CLEVELAND, Ohio — Police Chief Dorothy Todd says a “culture” of ignoring traffic laws has taken hold in Cleveland, so brazen that drivers do it right in front of officers. The reason: cops often can’t chase.
Facing questions about officer shortages and lack of traffic enforcement during city council’s budget hearings, Todd said officers are just as frustrated as residents. When they turn on the sirens and try to initiate traffic stops, “there’s a good portion of them where the driver won’t stop.”
“I’m not complaining about our pursuit policy because it does keep our citizens safe, but traffic violations alone is not a reason for pursuits,” Todd said during the police department’s budget hearing Feb. 18…