Traffic Safety

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

Start by assessing your needs and available infrastructure, then look for a vehicle recognition solution that can grow to meet new goals and challenges as they emerge

In addition to investigating crimes, vehicle data can be used to address traffic hotspots, pinpoint problem areas and even predict and prevent crashes

Rekor Systems can put vehicle intelligence in your patrol cars, on your roads, and now at your fingertips via smartphone

How a Texas department enhanced officer traffic safety and accountability after two of its officers were struck and killed by passing vehicles

As law enforcement officers continue to be killed on our nation's roadways, we must continue to message about the importance of “Move Over” laws

The pedestrian death rate jumped 21% last year, despite a decrease in miles driven

Nearly half of the 36,000 annual traffic fatalities in the U.S. occur on rural roads, even though only a fifth of the population lives in rural areas

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

It is not just about protecting the officer and decreasing response times; it’s about protecting the community as well

ALPR-integrated cameras paired with data analysis software can police criminal activity as well as manage hazardous greenhouse gases

Follow these tactical steps to improve officer safety on these dangerous calls

The former gang member was initially given life in prison but later had his sentence reduced because he was 17 years old at the time

A vehicle crossed a median and crashed into the officer and firefighters as they worked a wreck

The passenger side contact remains an essential strategy for officer safety, but recognizing its limitations can enhance the odds in the officer’s favor