Police Practices Fee critiques SDPD pursuit practices after lethal crash

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — It has been nearly three months since two younger boys died in Mountain View when a San Diego Police pursuit resulted in a fiery crash.

The crash occurred as officers pursued a person for rushing; he slammed into the automobile the household was touring in, killing two boys.

Malikai and Mason had been simply eight and 4 years outdated. Their mother was significantly injured.

On Wednesday, the Fee on Police Practices reviewed the SDPD’s pursuit coverage to find out whether or not officers adjust to it and whether or not adjustments are wanted.

Present SDPD pursuit coverage states that officers should stability the necessity to defend the general public with the obvious have to seize the suspect instantly when initiating a chase.

It additionally says officers are liable for ending the pursuit when the hazards of constant it outweigh the advantages of an arrest.

The assembly on Wednesday was only for dialogue, so no motion or votes had been taken, however the boy’s household and neighborhood members say they really feel their deaths might have been prevented.

ABC 10News reached out to the police division for an interview or remark however by no means heard again.