AN ACT CONCERNING POLICE PURSUITS OF INDIVIDUALS SUSPECTED OF COMMITTING CERTAIN PROPERTY CRIMES.

HB 6666 requires the Police Officer Standards and Training Council to revise its model pursuit policy to permit police officers to pursue individuals suspected of committing certain property crimes. This bill directly affects police officers executing pursuits and individuals suspected of property crimes like theft or vandalism. The key provision mandates updating official guidelines to allow such pursuits, aiming to enhance public safety through more consistent police response protocols. The bill does not specify which property crimes qualify or alter criminal penalties.