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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — After last week’s fatal crash involving a Missouri City police officer, some are questioning if it’s time for Houston police to “tweak” their pursuit policy. The policy was updated last September to prevent police from initiating pursuits for Class C misdemeanors, traffic infractions, or non-violent misdemeanor warrants. However, police are still allowed to pursue people for non-violent felony …

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