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MPD reports 970 pursuits in 2025 and proposes narrower rules for reckless-driving chases
Summary
Milwaukee Police Department told the Fire and Police Commission it recorded 970 vehicle pursuits in 2025 (up 1%), with 76% for reckless driving; MPD proposed adding conditions so speed alone cannot justify pursuit, and suggested procurement of mitigation tech including StarChase and Haas Alert.
The Milwaukee Police Department told the Fire and Police Commission on Jan. 22 that it ended 2025 with 970 vehicle pursuits, a 1% increase from 2024, and outlined changes to its SOP 660 vehicle-pursuit policy aimed at reducing risk.
Assistant chief who presented the data said the department's internal tally shows 742 pursuits were for reckless driving (about 76%), followed by violent-felony-related pursuits at roughly 19%. The department reported 316 pursuit-related crashes in 2025, nine fatalities…
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