Vehicle Incidents and Issues
The Vehicle Incidents and Issues topic deals with issues related to specialized patrols like motorcycle units as well as vehicular risks and challenges to LE, including vehicle crashes involving police and vehicular assaults against officers.
Putting a number on one’s fatigue level identifies both the people who should have stayed in bed and the ones who would never get out of bed if they had the chance
As we proceed into 2012, find those trusted friends and mentors, give permission and get permission to point out mistakes and problems that you see
The three year veteran had parked his motorcycle to speak to a driver when the truck struck him
Crime described as a $1.4 million international fraud operation stretching from Kentucky to Europe and involving the sale of non-existent cars
Donning Santa hats, the officers sing to the tune of “Jingle Bells” urging shoppers to “lock it up”
The grant will aid in the city’s ongoing effort to improve traffic safety and the quality of life
When we’re behind the wheel, our attention should be focused on our driving, not on a glowing rectangular screen
Children were found alone in abandon vehicle, unharmed
Woman blames her bipolar disorder for her detailed false carjacking story
It has never been a problem for others to discuss our mistakes but our profession doesn’t exactly scrutinize itself
Suspect is being held on suspicion of homicide, the attempted murder of a police officer and armed robbery
A man rapped on window of officer’s patrol car to say he killed a man
One resident said people became angry because police and paramedics took nearly an hour to arrive to help the injured
IT specialist equipped car with computer, printer, transformer, router, GPS, and two cell phones
A witness told police the driver of a pickup had to slam on the brakes and swerve to avoid hitting the suspected ‘AK-47 bandit’ vehicle
At least 4 were killed and 16 injured at a train crossing
Suspect told judge that the cop was the ‘idiot that ran in front of the truck’
Agencies of all sizes have a need for lower-speed enforcement, and every agency in America is looking to cut operating costs wherever they can safely do so
Police admit it’s easy to be distracted while driving, and those distractions cause many traffic accidents police respond to every day
Armed suspect demanded officer’s car keys before cop opened fire
The officer and a roadside assistant were helping a stranded motorist when a truck hit them both
Daylight savings caused suspect to be arrested at 1:08 AM, twice
The suspect put the car in gear after being approached by two officers, prompting one cop to fire
Man stole a car used to deliver Chinese food and continued dropping off orders so he could keep the customers’ money
The trooper suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is being treated at a hospital
The man died at the scene after televised news reports showed a single bullet trail plowing through the glass from inside an SUV
Suspects were caught after they lost control of their vehicle
She also was placed on probation for one year for knocking over a police officer while he was directing traffic