Committee urges reforms to state trooper pursuit policies; resolution unanimously approved

Apr 28, 2025

The Public Safety Legal Administration Committee voted 5-0 to approve a resolution asking the Georgia State Patrol to tighten vehicular pursuit policies and asked APD to review how it requests backup from the patrol after recent fatal bystander crashes.

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The Public Safety Legal Administration Committee unanimously approved a resolution on April 28 urging the Georgia State Patrol to adopt stricter vehicular pursuit policies and asking the Atlanta Police Department to review protocols for requesting backup from state troopers.

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