Title
AN ACT CONCERNING POLICE - VEHICLE PURSUITS CONDUCT AND REPORTING - ZOEY’S LAW for the purpose of requiring annual reporting on vehicle pursuit data; and modifying mutual aid agreements between the Prince George’s County Police Department and local municipalities to ensure a uniform vehicle pursuit policy within the County.
Background
This legislation responds to community outcry for Council action following a string of fatal collisions during police pursuits. Drivers fleeing from police have resulted in at least four fatal collisions in 2025, including three times in which an innocent bystander was killed. This legislation sets forth the circumstances under which County police officers may engage in vehicle pursuits and establishes an administrative body to review and analyze pursuit data. Additionally, this legislation requires the County Police Department to annually report on various statistics regarding vehicle pursuits.