Washington to fund more non-armed vehicle pursuit technology for law enforcement
While officers are often spread out and unable to monitor every mile of roadway in Washington, technology can help them more effectively fight crime. License plate reading cameras and other technology can help locate stolen vehicles, suspects or even missing persons more quickly than officers might otherwise be able to.
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(The Center Square) — As restrictions on law enforcement pursuing criminals are set to take effect June 6 after passing in the Legislature, the state is offering police agencies a second funding opportunity to buy equipment capable of pursuing suspects without the use of firearms.
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