NSW Police Association advises officers to stop chasing e-bikes, motorbikes over legal risks

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The move follows charges laid against two constables, aged 25 and 27, over an incident involving an e-bike rider in Sydney’s inner west.

Police officers across NSW have been urged to stop chasing e-bike and motorcycle riders after two constables were charged over an alleged collision in Sydney’s inner west.

The Police Association of NSW (PANSW) has advised its members to cease such pursuits immediately, warning officers are increasingly being forced to choose between protecting the community and protecting their own careers.

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The move follows charges laid against two constables, aged 25 and 27, over an incident involving an e-bike rider in Glebe on May 12.

A 25-year-old woman was riding along Glebe Point Rd when she was allegedly struck by a police vehicle and fell to the ground.

PANSW president Kevin Morton said officers were facing a risk of prosecution for actions taken in the line of duty.

“Offenders are making deliberate decisions to flee from police, place members of the public at risk and ignore lawful directions,” Morton said.

“Yet it is police officers who continue to find themselves before the courts.”

Morton said the charges were the latest in a series of incidents that had left frontline officers exposed to lengthy legal battles.

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