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.
An Idaho State Police trooper poses for a photoshoot
A new California Highway Patrol officer receives her badge after the swearing-in ceremony
A reporter being hit by a vehicle during a live news report highlighted the danger of working near roadway incidents – a danger that proved fatal for two LEOs this past week
The unusual tactics come during a three-week statewide crackdown on distracted driving
The flyer was posted on the windshield of a poorly parked truck
The teen, who was listed missing in a police database, was riding with a man the trooper stopped for a traffic violation
Three Illinois troopers have been killed this year on state highways with two deaths related to Scott’s Law violations
Officer Paul Rutherford was directing traffic at the scene of an earlier crash when he was hit by another vehicle
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 department is warning app users who reveal DWI locations may face criminal charges
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 new technology could replace hand-held speed cameras police have been using
The driver had decorated his Smart car to match the Flintstones’ iconic footmobile
The move comes after a report alleged that nearly 70% of drivers stopped from 2012 through last year were Latino
Brian Lane Clemann. 47, and Richard Peter Barry, 48, were arrested for illegal possession of concealed firearms and possession of more than $100,000 derived from the unlawful sale of a controlled substance.
The pursuit began when the suspect sped past the officers while they were on another call
State patrol and wildlife troopers will receive a 7.5 percent raise
Learn how to find and apply for grants to increase safety and maximize resources with connected devices and cloud-based technology
The suspect’s SUV crashed and rolled over several times before she was ejected
An attacker used the gun of an Arizona state trooper to shoot and kill a rookie officer and wound another LEO
Autonomous vehicles show promise in decreasing motor vehicle collisions, but the need for strategic assessment of their impact on law enforcement is great
Technology can be used to improve driver performance and safety, help reduce the possibility of vehicle collisions, and improve wear and tear on your agency’s fleet
Nebraska State Patrol said a trooper’s “defensive driving skills prevented an even more severe crash” after a semi crossed the center line on a bridge
Roswell Chief Rusty Grant said the two officers are now on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation
Police said a fleeing suspect was killed after he and the trooper exchanged gunfire
The grant will provide funds to dedicate full-time officers to traffic enforcement, essentially paying the overtime costs for the additional manpower
The man said he wasn’t drinking and driving because he only drank while stopped at stop signs and traffic signals
These programs help to reduce traffic congestion as a result of collisions, while increasing officer safety on the roadways
The justices ruled 5-2 that drivers automatically consent to a blood draw when they drive on Wisconsin roads
For six days last month, authorities seized a number of drugs, including orange Trump-shaped ecstasy pills that have “Great Again” printed on the back
Cpl. Seth Kelly was in a medically induced coma for 12 days and has said he retains no memory of the shooting
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