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.
DOT says that 40 percent of all vehicle collisions occur in intersections — here are 12 tips, thoughts, and techniques to consider as you drive through the crossroads
Reporting from your squad can help you avoid dangerous situations on duty
There are some excellent police trainers working tirelessly on new programs that combat the enemy hidden within interesections
He could get up to seven years in prison if convicted of damaging state property
The man abandoned the cruiser about a half-mile away and jumped a wall before being arrested
Trooper Brian Salyer was treated for traumatic head injuries and a laceration to an artery in his neck before being released from hospital
Officer Jeremy Hubbard is survived by his wife and two sons
The suspected smuggler was the driver during a 2006 rollover crash in Arizona that killed 10 illegal immigrants, including a pregnant woman
The second crash, with a passing squad car, came 20 minutes after the first
Senior Cpl. Michael Manis was in good condition and stayed overnight at Parkland Memorial Hospital for observation
Diego Olivas was allegedly fleeing from a deputy who spotted him racing another driver early Thursday morning
A Rhode Island thug who killed a cop and a store clerk is being held on just $5,000 bail
Vice President Joe Biden’s vehicle was not hit and nobody was seriously hurt
Officer Seth Carson said, “I thought if it hit me it would just hit me, not drive over me like Bigfoot”
Carlos Martinelly Montano, 23, was awaiting a deportation hearing
State police issued 533 traffic citations and 23 summonses and made 36 impaired driving arrests during the first three weekends of Operation Lightning
The officer has not been charged with any violations and it does not appear that alcohol played a factor
The woman was lying under blankets on the grass when the cop drove through the park
Mass. police have launched a campaign telling motorists to slow down and change lanes when passing emergency vehicles
He is survived by his wife, three children, and seven grandchildren
Footage shows officers manning two fire hoses
Doug Barrett’s patrol cruiser was broadsided by a driver who ran a red light, according to a witness
Joseph Collins was charged with drunken driving while his 4-year-old son was in the vehicle
Man who “wanted to kill himself” has been charged with felony aggravated assault and aggravated criminal mischief... “there may be additional charges”
Struck-by incidents are the second leading cause of accidental deaths to law enforcement
One-third of all traffic fatalities in 2008 involved drunk drivers
At mid-year 2010, LEO deaths are up considerably compared last year
Three CHP officers have died in roadside accidents in the past month
The truck rolled several times after hitting the police car
No set policy on roadside stops because each poses a unique danger
The patrol car and fire truck collided while responding to a fire
