Travis Yates

Police Driving: Safety Behind the Wheel

Travis Yates is a retired commander with 30 years of service. He continues to train and consult with agencies worldwide on leadership and risk management.

LATEST ARTICLES

Vehicle Incidents and Issues

Police EVOC in 2010: The good, the bad, and the ugly

Bad and ugly things continue to happen, but some good trends in training, new police vehicles, and training opportunities are emerging

December 09, 2010 06:04 AM

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What can a gorilla teach law enforcement?

Study after study proves that we notice much less of our visual world than we think we do; how does this inattentional blindness impact police officers?

November 12, 2010 09:57 AM

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Vehicle Incidents and Issues

Avoid multi-tasking behind the wheel

November 08, 2010 09:00 AM

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New police vehicles: The race is on!

More than 400 observers at the 36th annual Michigan State Police vehicles testing got exactly what they came for — an impressive competition

September 24, 2010 07:16 AM

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Testing the newest police vehicles

With the newest police vehicles now being examined by EVOC experts, the big auto makers prove that ‘if you test them, they will come’

September 13, 2010 04:09 AM

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Ford’s new police SUV: ‘Bring the competition on’

Considered a crossover SUV, the new Ford Police SUV sports a 3.5 liter, V-6 engine with 280 horsepower and touts a 20 percent improvement in fuel economy

September 02, 2010 05:50 AM

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Vehicle Incidents and Issues

Intersections: New technologies help improve officer training

Some very bright people in the technology field are having a positive effect on officer safety behind the wheel

August 16, 2010 08:09 AM

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Vehicle Incidents and Issues

Intersections: Training to combat the enemy in waiting

There are some excellent police trainers working tirelessly on new programs that combat the enemy hidden within interesections

August 16, 2010 07:56 AM

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Traffic Enforcement, Highway Patrol

Struck-by incidents: A mid-year review and safety tips

Struck-by incidents are the second leading cause of accidental deaths to law enforcement

July 07, 2010 06:41 AM

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Vehicle Incidents and Issues

Intersections: An enemy in waiting

DOT says that 40 percent of all vehicle collisions occur in intersections — here are 12 tips, thoughts, and techniques to consider as you drive through the crossroads

April 26, 2010 07:04 AM

Travis Yates