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Chicago Considers Demanding Cops Ask For Permission Before Chasing Suspects On Foot

Emily Zanotti
Chicago Considers Demanding Cops Ask For Permission Before Chasing Suspects On Foot
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot told media Wednesday that she is considering instituting a “momentous” change to Chicago police procedure following the police-involved shooting death of 13-year-old Adam Toledo: requiring that Chicago Police Department officers receive express permission from a supervisor before engaging in a foot chase.

“No one should die as a result of a foot chase,” Lightfoot said, adding that the city plans to unveil the policy change “soon.”

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