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The Washington Supreme Court ruled that the state's simple drug possession statute was unconstitutional.

Impact: Invalidated prior convictions for simple possession. Changed protocols for handling minor drug offenses.

Established a new statewide standard for use of force, requiring probable cause for physical force and de-escalation.

Impact: Requires officers to exhaust de-escalation tactics. Raises the threshold for using physical force.

New state law restricts vehicle pursuits to specific circumstances, such as violent offenses or DUI.

Impact: Significantly limits when officers can initiate or continue a vehicle pursuit.