The U.S. Park Police now has a less restrictive policy when it comes to police pursuits. Officials in President Donald Trump’s administration are framing the change as part of its stepped-up crime effort in D.C.

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The new police pursuit rules are part of an Aug. 25 White House executive order , which said park police can use all applicable laws to maintain public safety and public order.

“The Director of the National Park Service shall, subject to the availability of appropriations and applicab

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