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The District of Columbia Policing Protection Act would change how DC police officers can pursue suspects fleeing in motor vehicles. Currently, DC law restricts officers from pursuing suspects unless they have committed a crime of violence or pose an immediate threat of death or serious bodily injury. This bill would expand that authority, allowing officers to pursue suspects in vehicles unless the officer or supervisor reasonably believes the pursuit would create unacceptable risk to others, be futile, or that alternative methods would be more effective. The bill also exempts federal law enforcement officers from certain pursuit restrictions.
Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Justice to study whether DC's Metropolitan Police Department should adopt technology like PursuitAlert, which alerts the public about ongoing police pursuits in their immediate vicinity. The DOJ would need to report back to Congress within three years on the costs and benefits of adopting such technology.
The bill passed the House on September 17, 2025, and is now under consideration in the Senate. If enacted, these changes would give DC police broader authority to pursue fleeing suspects while requiring federal evaluation of public notification systems for active pursuits. The Congressional Budget Office estimates compliance with the reporting requirements would cost less than $500,000 over five years.
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Received in the Senate.
Sep 18, 2025
Received in the Senate.
Sep 18, 2025
Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 722, H.Res. 707 is amended.
Sep 17, 2025
