The number of police chases in Eugene fell sharply last year, according to new city data.
Back in 2023, there was a spike in vehicle pursuits by the Eugene Police Department. With 18 incidents, the total was nearly double the previous year’s count.
This came after the Eugene Police Department loosened its rules about officers chasing unsafe drivers. According to the city’s interim police auditor, Lindsey Foltz, it was actually a minor modification, but may have been misinterpreted…