Traffic Enforcement, Highway Patrol
The Traffic Enforcement / Highway Patrol topic area serves as a resource for the latest developments in traffic enforcement tactics and techniques.
Becoming aware of these bad habits will help officers avoid them and become more effective at stopping the flow of illegal drugs
Combine hazmat principles with high-visibility vests, traffic cones, scene lighting and personal lighting devices to reduce MVC scene risks
A simple shift in mindset to help officers avoid and survive while working a highway crash
An SUV rear-ended another car, careened into the Road Ranger’s truck, which hit a FHP cruiser that then struck the 28-year-old FDOT worker
Laguna Beach has had the highest number of DUI arrests per capita of any city of its size in California for at least two decades, in part because it is a magnet for many tourists
“We strongly urge potential participants of any crime to think twice,” Birmingham Police Department Officer Truman Fitzgerald stated
A total of 189 grants were awarded, with 159 grants distributed among 145 law enforcement agencies in 63 counties and 30 allocated for statewide programs
A trooper was struck by a Mini Cooper while he was investigating a separate crash; the car also hit a private security guard who stopped to help the trooper
The program, which has worked with the San Francisco and Pheonix police departments, as well as the IACP, uses feedback from LEOs to improve the autonomous vehicles
Colorado State Patrol Lt. Col. Josh Downing said more than 40% of people killed in Colorado car crashes are not wearing their seatbelt
Traffic stops dropped from more than 18,300 stops in the four months before the May change to 9,600 stops in the four months after the shift
More than 120 wrong-way detection systems have been installed on high-risk highway ramps in an effort to curb a sharp rise in fatal crashes over the past five years
A Nevada school police officer dressed as a turkey to guide pedestrians and spotlight traffic safety, issuing over 100 citations to drivers who didn’t yield
“When you look at it, it’s by the grace of God that they’re alive,” East Point Police Chief Shawn Buchanan said
After the traffic stop, the man searched online for info about the trooper who pulled him over; he eventually found an address for the trooper’s childhood home
Jenoptik’s Smart Mobility Solutions division has partnered with the City of Brampton, Ontario, to enforce speed limits and increase road safety in the Canadian municipality
Apply by January 17, 2025, to receive funding for innovative traffic safety projects
At high-risk roadway incidents, reduce your risk by maximizing time, distance and shielding
With high-resolution imaging and encrypted evidence, TruVISION enables officers to enforce speeding, distracted driving and tailgating laws from a safe distance, minimizing roadside risks
The surge operation will add CHP units on the ground and in the air to help the San Bernardino PD target stolen vehicles, ghost guns and street gangs, Gov. Gavin Newsom said
Fla. law enforcement plans how to combat impaired driving if marijuana legalization amendment passes
The Florida Highway Patrol intends to increase the number of officers trained as drug recognition expert if the state’s Amendment 3 passes
After pulling over the driver in the carpool lane, officers found a lifeless entity seated beside them, CHP - San Jose said in a Facebook post
During the incident, the driver allegedly called 911 to threaten Utah troopers who were pursuing him
The National Distracted Driving Coalition encourages drivers to activate phone settings that block notifications while driving to reduce crashes caused by distraction
“The officer acted in full compliance with department protocols and state regulations,” the Providence Police Department stated
The suspect fled erratically until his vehicle was brought to a stop by a PIT maneuver; he fled on foot, but was quickly apprehended by Texas DPS officers
“It’s clear that AVs will soon be commonplace, and California needs to ensure safety for all on our streets,” the bill’s sponsor stated
The bill, aimed at reducing traffic deaths, would have mandated that vehicles beep at drivers when they exceed the speed limit by at least 10 mph
The award winners will be recognized during Police Weekend, showcasing efforts from traffic safety to comprehensive wellness initiatives
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