Traffic Safety
To better understand officers’ experiences with noncompliance during traffic stops, Police1 surveyed more than 1,000 patrol officers. This eBook analyzes the results, shares top tactics and reviews essential safety measures.
By beefing up your level of data sophistication, your agency can better translate data into action
Motor cops have one of the most dangerous jobs in one of the most dangerous professions. Proactive measures can help mitigate those dangers
The driver struck another vehicle, which caused his passenger to be ejected; the struck vehicle then veered into the path of an NYPD cruiser
“Our goal is to equip law enforcement agencies with the tools they need to improve road safety and effectively manage evolving traffic challenges,” said Sales Representative Craig Wright
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Both the Miami Police officer and the driver were hospitalized in the incident, which began when the driver struck the officer with his car, the department said
Moments before the shootout, the suspect shouted he “should have served with the f---ing Taliban,” expressing anger at the U.S. before opening fire on Fairfax County officers
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”
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