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Modern e-citation systems let officers scan, sign and send in less time, boosting safety and accuracy
Sharonville PD deployed multiple sets of stop sticks across the interstate, eventually deflating a front tire of the suspect’s vehicle
“[Deputy Nathaniel Ansay] never met a stranger and always had a huge smile on his face,” said Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye. “He told me often how much he loved being a deputy”
The “Click It or Ticket” program will run through June 2 with 106 law enforcement agencies getting $600,740 in grant money from the state Division of Highway Traffic Safety
The BEAM Act will require suspended drivers to use GPS-enabled speed limiters that cap speeds at posted limits starting in 2029
One suspect struck a Washington State Patrol cruiser and crashed into a ditch, while the other was tracked into Seattle and arrested with helicopter support
A short vehicle pursuit ended in a fiery collision that injured five people, including a critically hurt woman and a 12-year-old boy
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The suspect drove over the officer as she reached into his vehicle, dragging her for about 30 feet before crashing into another car
Despite multiple warnings and an offer of a taxi, the suspect drove into a pedestrian-filled street, injuring one Laurel officer
The suspect, a 10-time convicted felon, opened fire during a pursuit before fleeing on foot, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders said
Miami Beach Police have called the incident “intentional,” as the suspect initially stopped for the officer before speeding directly toward him
Idaho State Police said both vehicles caught fire following the crash, which sent eight survivors to area hospitals
Dash camera footage shows a suspect jumping onto the hood of the cruiser; another suspect threw a traffic cone, cracking the windshield
Portland police and partner agencies seized firearms and issued over 30 citations during a coordinated street takeover enforcement mission
The Southlake Police Department’s witty traffic campaign, featuring “Poe Poe on Muh Window,” has racked up over a million views
The Sacramento Police Department plans to spend $33,660 of a road safety grant to launch “highly publicized pedestrian and/or bicycle enforcement operation(s),” records show
Dashcam video shows the close call as the SUV slammed into a patrol vehicle moments after the officers leaped out of the way
The Terry stop is a versatile law enforcement tool for officers, but we must be aware of the hazards in these contacts and use tactics to mitigate them
With its new camera enforcement system, the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department detected 10,000 violations in February, leading to 300 warnings or citations
“We will not tolerate lawlessness ... aimed at the police,” Commissioner Jessica Tisch posted on X, saying several suspects were arrested “for crimes that endangered our cops”
The carjacking 15-year-old suspect ran from St. Louis officers after spike strips stopped a stolen vehicle; a pursuing officer was then struck by a hit-and-run driver
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputy was responding to another call with the cruiser’s lights and sirens activated
“This would expand the ability to stop drug-impaired driving” with the goal of safer roads for everyone, said Mike Hanson, director of DPS’ Office of Traffic Safety
The $400,000 grant will be used for speeding enforcement, adding DUI checkpoints and targeting distracted drivers
Bystander video from the Inglewood incident shows the heavily damaged vehicle reversing into the dealership as employees fled the building
A bill that would allow the sale of siezed street takeover vehicles would give towns and cities revenue to pay for stepped-up enforcement, according to New Haven Chief Karl Jacobson
Supporters of the sovereign citizen movement use these plates as a form of protest against government authority, but law enforcement views them as a legal violation
Norfolk police say automated license plate readers contributed to a 40% drop in stolen vehicle reports
“I was ready for the worst-case scenario: to take the hit. And that’s exactly what I did,” said Harris County Deputy Louie Ayala, who had been on patrol for 32 days
The driver was later stopped and taken into custody; the Lauderhill officer, whose injuries included leg and facial damage, was transported to a hospital
Chief Todd Bettison, who previously served as deputy mayor, took over as interim chief in October 2024 after former Chief James White left
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