Traffic Enforcement
Longmont PD adopted these tech tools to create new efficiencies and clear crashes faster
Compared to other nations, the U.S. is a far more dangerous place for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists
Jenoptik’s TraffiData analysis software evaluates license plate data in real time so law enforcement agencies are always up to date, enabling quick crime detection and prevention
Los Angeles could, for example, use unarmed civilians to enforce “safety-related traffic violations” such as speeding, the report recommends
“We see strange things in our line of work, but that’s toward the top for sure,” Franklin County Sheriff Jeff Richards said
During a conversation about field sobriety tests, Jeremiah Johnson was “evasive,” drew a handgun and shot St. Croix County Deputy Kaitie Leising
This new approach to traffic monitoring and enforcement is more effective in slowing traffic over a longer distance
Using camera technology to monitor drivers’ speeds can help reduce accidents
To better understand officers’ experiences with noncompliance during traffic stops, Police1 surveyed more than 1,000 patrol officers. This eBook analyzes the results, shares top tactics and reviews essential safety measures.
Here’s how to facilitate driver information exchange and free up agency manpower
CARFAX for Police’s 29 billion vehicle records power a suite of investigative tools that support rapid case resolution
Trooper Toni Schuck is credited with sacrificing herself to protect runners and pedestrians during a road race
The shooting touched off a manhunt for the suspect Monday evening
To avoid being ticketed, the difficult driver will engage in a disjointed combination of negotiations, rebuttals, compliments and insults
In one instance, nearly 20 cars were impounded
Shotspotter, license plate readers and doorbell cameras are all in the conversation
The suspect had lured the children into her van by saying she was taking them to school, police said
MPD will no longer be conducting traffic stops solely for these offenses: expired tabs, an item dangling from a mirror or not having a working license plate light
The Supreme Court had previously held that tribal police have little authority over non-members
Understanding current trends in police ambushes is critical to inform police training and strategies
Veritone Contact eases the time commitment and burden of complying with racial and identity profiling stop data collection requirements in California and offers ways to gather additional insight for agency needs
Shrewsbury Police received the grant for enforcement and equipment through the Municipal Road Safety Grant Program
Authorities said the man ignored commands and “aggressively” approached the deputy with his arm behind his back
From speed traps to self-initiated stops, traffic enforcement is a big part of policing
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UAS offer public safety a tool that can bridge the gap between spaces that are too high to reach with a ladder, and too low for manned aviation to be effective
“It’s not the citations we write, but the crashes we prevent, that measure our success.”
The unusual tactics come during a three-week statewide crackdown on distracted driving
This story is for any officer who has ever questioned if it’s worth being tied up for two hours with a DUI arrest
The police union has asked the school district to investigate why their officer was removed from campus
The officer wrote the emotional open letter on Facebook
Charging documents say she drove about a mile at 80 mph before the officer could safely roll off her car
The GPS tag and launcher system from StarChase is designed to reduce the risks inherent in high-speed pursuits