Proposed Legislation Introduced to Help Police De-Escalate High-Speed Pursuits

Congresswoman Laura Friedman has announced new bipartisan legislation that would aid law enforcement agencies in accessing federal funding for state-of-the-art technology to help prevent and de-escalate high-speed car chases.  The Next Gen Road Safety Act (H.R. 8217) would amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow federal COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) grants to be used for the purchase of drones, vehicle-disabling systems and other technology to assist police during active pursuits. Friedman, who represents the 30th District, addressed the key goals of the proposed bill – which was introduced in the U.S. House on…