Thread by @CMLewisGeorgeW4

Police chases are inherently dangerous and should only be used when absolutely necessary.

That's why I introduced the Law Enforcement Vehicular Pursuit Reform Act, legislation to protect the safety of residents by restricting police chases in DC.

📄: lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B2…

The bill would:
✅ ban police chases unless a person is suspected of violent crime, the pursuit is needed to prevent death or serious injury, and the pursuit is not likely to seriously harm anyone
✅ provide guidance on when to pursue someone
✅ prohibit dangerous pursuit tactics

The bill aligns with the recommendations of DC’s Police Reform Commission, which found that police chases are dangerous, that MPD does not follow its own policies, and that the DC Council should reinforce restrictions through legislation.

Read the report: dcpolicereform.com

Last year #KaronHylton – a 20-year-old DC resident, son, grandson, father, partner, friend, and beloved community member – was killed after being chased by officers for evading a traffic stop on a moped.

We need to make sure that what happened to Karon never happens again.

This is also about traffic safety. Police chases endanger officers, suspects, and bystanders – especially in cities where pedestrians, cyclists, and cars share the streets. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 1,594 deaths in police chases from 2014-2017.

Thank you @trayonwhite and your team for working closely with us and supporting Karon's family. Thank you to all fighting for #JusticeForKaron, to @DCJusticeLab, and to my other fellow Councilmembers @RobertWhite_DC, @BrianneKNadeau, @marycheh and @AnitaBondsDC who co-introduced.

A final thank you to @charlesallen and his staff for quickly scheduling a hearing for this legislation.

The Law Enforcement Vehicular Pursuit Reform Act and the White Supremacy in Policing Prevent Act will *both* have their hearing on May 20, where community members can testify.