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Fleeing driver management sound overall but actions will improve practice

Police Commissioner Mike Bush has today welcomed the release of a joint review into Police’s management of fleeing drivers.

“The decision whether or not to pursue a fleeing driver is one of the most complex, difficult, and serious decisions our staff make.

“All too tragically, whenever drivers flee from us, their actions can cause crashes that seriously injure or kill people,” says Mr Bush.

“We know these are high-risk events with potentially devastating consequences.

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