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flag A fatal crash in East Helena has intensified concerns over high-speed chases, prompting law enforcement to prioritize public safety in pursuit decisions.

flag High-speed chases in Lewis & Clark County remain a high-risk law enforcement challenge, especially after a fatal crash in East Helena. flag Agencies including the Montana Highway Patrol, Helena Police, and East Helena Police use varying but safety-focused pursuit policies, generally limiting chases to violent or forcible felonies like armed robbery or domestic violence. flag Officers assess weather, traffic, time of day, and location—especially residential areas—before deciding to pursue, with most terminating chases in neighborhoods to protect bystanders. flag Any speed above the posted limit qualifies as a high-speed pursuit, and public safety is the top priority in all decisions.

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