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.
Each stop brings inherent risks and practicing and mentally rehearsing strategies to enhance safety is one of an officer’s most essential responsibilities
The court rules on whether a dog sniff or the vehicle inventory and impound led to the extension of the traffic stop
In a recent case, the court reviews police use of force on a compliant subject over the course of a traffic stop
Suspect jumps out of the truck with skateboard in hand and begins leading officers on a short pursuit
Tajze Mullins caused extensive ceiling, electrical and duct work damage to the Area 3 headquarters room
The driver was found guilty of reckless driving and sentenced to 90 days in jail, which he has already served
An attorney said some of the officers allegedly returned to the scene of the crash and warned witnesses not to talk to investigators
A Piqua officer was on patrol in the early morning when he came across a car driving in reverse
Tourniquet training credited with saving the life of the wounded officer
Representatives held a town hall call and found 87% of people in the call supported new pursuit legislation
Video shows a trooper with a flashlight directing traffic and then running to the side of the highway as the truck quickly approaches
A state trooper was outside his vehicle removing stop sticks that had been placed to stop the driver when the car crashed head-on into a patrol vehicle
Bill increases the areas of reasonable suspicion where an officer can begin a pursuit but includes communication requirements
Troopers were unable to stop the driver unless there was probable cause he was a suspect in a violent crime or drunken driving
Officer Steven Wren, who was 37 at the time, suffered a multi-level compression fracture of his thoracic spine
Mount Pleasant officers pulled Tamara Palmer over for suspicion of drunk driving after she hit the curb multiple times and failed to stay in the lane
Dash cam shows collision as Volusia County deputies attempted to stop a group of speeding, reckless motorcyclists
Surveillance and body camera videos show officers digging out people in two vehicles from underneath a building collapse
Dealers would have to enter information into an electronic database to help law enforcement trace the parts
“This is tragic. We haven’t had multiple children killed in a very long time. It’s bad,” one trooper said
An officer drove to the customer’s house a couple of blocks from the crash scene and delivered the order
Aurora Interim Chief Art Acevedo believes a visible response will make criminals uncomfortable
Sheriff Mike Chitwood was talking about his recent pushback against antisemitic groups when he had to shift gears and pursue a driver in a stolen vehicle
Two deputies were en route to a battery in progress call with lights and siren activated when the collision occurred
The backup officer was able to free the first officer but found himself trapped as the vehicle accelerated and the driver had taken control of his radio
Lincoln County Sheriff Deputy Clint Heintz relied on his skills as a combat medic to save Trooper Lewis Johnson’s life
Lake County sheriff’s detectives had to pay to activate the vehicle location service after mother was run over during a carjacking
Officer Jordan Steinke still faces charges in the incident where she placed the suspect inside a patrol vehicle parked on railroad tracks
Use your discretion and consider the situation from the driver’s perspective when you can and when appropriate
The crash occurred as the emergency responders were at the scene of a prior crash
The civilian investigators wouldn’t have authority to make arrests or issue criminal process notices
Tarrant County Jail Corporal Aron Iseman was driving when his vehicle left the roadway and rolled several times
Drew Kennison, a father of three, will need more surgeries in the near future, but he’s in “good spirits”