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California police pursuits

Slightly more than half of police chases conducted from 2018 to 2021 started when the initial criminal charge was an infraction.


Local law enforcement agencies initiated tens of thousands of pursuits from 2018 through 2021, according to data collected by the California Highway Patrol.

Sheriff’s Departments and police agencies in small towns often have high rates of pursuit, likely because they have more room for a chase away from busy streets. But several police agencies in urban areas also regularly conduct chases, including the Sacramento Police Department and the Stockton Police Department.

Use this table to see how often each of the state’s local law enforcement agencies initiate a pursuit.

This story was originally published October 27, 2022 at 11:37 AM.

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California police pursuits

Slightly more than half of police chases conducted from 2018 to 2021 started when the initial criminal charge was an infraction.