Traffic Safety

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

Sixty law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty during the first six months of 2019 – a 35% decrease over the same period last year

The decision to drive at night without headlights activated resulted in a near miss for this officer

Author Robert Bemis chronicles how his career as a state police sergeant was abruptly altered after he came to the aid of a distressed citizen

The mayor's SUV collided with the LEO after being struck by another car, sending the officer flying into a fountain