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Colorado State Trooper Tyler Atkins had to be airlifted to a hospital after a driver struck his cruiser while he was inside; he has since been released and is expected to recover
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The officer was leaving work when a group began jumping on his car and banging on the windows; responding Boston Police officers were nearly struck by fleeing suspects
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The Florida Highway Patrol intends to increase the number of officers trained as drug recognition expert if the state’s Amendment 3 passes
The National Distracted Driving Coalition encourages drivers to activate phone settings that block notifications while driving to reduce crashes caused by distraction
The Amherst police officer was working a crash that disturbed the pole and wire when a truck drove past, hitting the wire and pulling the pole toward the officer
The real-time GPS-based traffic updates from Illinois State Police will send notifications to drivers using Google Maps or Waze to help prevent “Move Over” crashes
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The funds will enable the LVMPD to deploy additional officers equipped with mobile testing systems and a phlebotomist to patrol areas known for impaired driving
“We are seeing this happen throughout the country,” Police Chief Dorothy Todd said. “We take this very serious and this is more than just a traffic issue. These are felony crimes”
“It’s clear that AVs will soon be commonplace, and California needs to ensure safety for all on our streets,” the bill’s sponsor stated
The bill, aimed at reducing traffic deaths, would have mandated that vehicles beep at drivers when they exceed the speed limit by at least 10 mph
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“We’re coming for you...don’t think we’re going to lay down and allow this to happen in our city,” Deputy Police Commissioner Francis Healy said
“If you don’t see someone in a giant chicken costume, then we really have a problem,” SFPD Lt. Ozol said
“I commend Deputy Miron for putting herself in harm’s way to help a citizen in need and protect other drivers...” Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said
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“It is still illegal to drive impaired, no matter what people believe the law is now with marijuana,” said Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck
The suspect was pulled over for a faulty brake light when he fled from the traffic stop and hit an NYPD officer who was in front of the suspect’s vehicle
The suspect refused to pull over for a traffic stop and opened fire on two LAPD officers before they could get out of their cruiser, resulting in two grazed wounds to the head
DoorDash said it has created a dedicated point of contact for the Boston PD to make it easier to process requests for drivers’ records
Houston Police Department Information Security Officer Russell Richardson, 54, died after his vehicle was submerged in floodwaters
As the vehicle came to a stop, the suspect “immediately shot at the officers,” who returned fire; The suspect fled from the scene
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“These license plate readers are...high resolution, capable of taking a digital image...to allow [LE] to ensure the right plate is on the right car,” said Rick Cotton, Port Authority director
Nye County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jason Ruesch said he needed the assistance and would like to express his appreciation to the unidentified bystander
A Fullerton Police Department officer was outside his cruiser investigating a fatal crash when a Tesla slammed into his patrol vehicle, narrowly missing the officer
“(The officer) had to disengage from the traffic stop to be able to engage the mayor,” Surfside PD Chief Henry Doce stated, reminding the public not to interrupt officers on duty
“Teenage drivers need more than just textbook knowledge; they need interactive and innovative education that explains and engages.”
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