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Friday, April 23, 2021

This is what we refer to as a 'head start'

Police officers in Chicago may soon require permission from a supervisor before pursuing a suspect on foot, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said. 

Lightfoot promised to disclose details “soon” about a police policy change. 

“No one should die as a result of a foot chase,” the mayor said. 

Police methods have faced new scrutiny recently following the release last week of video footage from the March 29 police shooting death of 13-year-old Adam Toledo. The case has sparked new debate on police use of deadly force.