Vehicle Incidents and Issues

Drug detection dog sniffing car trunk in airport

Legal

When the dog jumps: intrusion or instinct?

Where exterior sniffs end – and constitutional risk begins

March 24, 2026 04:52 PM

Ken Wallentine

Legal

Suspicious factors for traffic stop in high-crime area didn’t quite add up

What looks suspicious to officers on the street may not meet the legal standard in court — making thorough documentation essential

March 09, 2026 10:04 AM

Ken Wallentine

Driver Looks Sideways at Police Officer Leaning Inward to Inspect the Interior of Vehicle

Legal

Protective searches are judged by the whole scene, not a single fact

Ruling emphasizes the importance of clearly articulating observations that support reasonable suspicion

March 05, 2026 11:39 AM

Ken Wallentine

Police Heroes

Family in line of fire thanks ‘hero’ officer

January 22, 2009 04:15 AM

Traffic Enforcement, Highway Patrol

Ohio officer struck, killed while clearing debris from highway

January 22, 2009 03:00 AM

Stolen Calif. patrol car recovered after hour chase

January 17, 2009 04:55 AM

Take precautions with helmets

January 15, 2009 09:15 AM

Scott Buhrmaster

Vehicle Incidents and Issues

Injured Pa. officer describes road rage of driver who almost killed him

January 15, 2009 04:38 AM

Patrol Issues

PoliceOne Member Photo of the Week: Snow storm trooper

January 13, 2009 08:53 AM

Motorcycles & Accessories

Texas officer recounts brush with death after on duty motorcycle accident

January 12, 2009 03:25 AM

Legal

Family of slain Ga. officer seeks justice 6 years after his death

January 12, 2009 03:17 AM

Pursuit

Trooper who hit suspect with patrol car charged

January 08, 2009 06:44 AM

Guns stolen from sheriff’s patrol car

January 08, 2009 04:20 AM

Texas welder crafts police assault vehicle

January 06, 2009 04:32 AM

Vehicle Incidents and Issues

N.Y. cops pair up to solve vehicle shortage

January 05, 2009 03:42 AM

Vehicle Incidents and Issues

Fla. man charged with murder after running down officer

January 03, 2009 12:34 PM

Vehicle Incidents and Issues

Indy officer involved in crash that kills woman

January 02, 2009 10:40 AM

Vehicle Incidents and Issues

N.M. officer charged in fatal hit-and-run

January 02, 2009 03:34 AM

Vehicle Incidents and Issues

Ignition lock laws aim to prevent DUIs

January 02, 2009 03:09 AM

Car going 54 mph over limit crashes in Ohio; 5 die

January 01, 2009 11:07 AM

Police Heroes

PoliceOne 2008 Year in Review

December 30, 2008 04:51 AM

Vehicle Incidents and Issues

Utah police fight crime, fuel costs with hybrid cars

December 23, 2008 04:07 AM

Officer Misconduct / Internal Affairs

Baltimore trooper fired after kidnapping man, leading police on chase

December 23, 2008 04:02 AM

P1 Year in Review: Safety behind the wheel

December 22, 2008 07:03 AM

Travis Yates

Specialty Vehicles

Calif. police buy electric scooters

December 19, 2008 05:52 AM

Police Heroes

Calif. officer paralyzed in crash starts motivational foundation

December 19, 2008 04:23 AM

Firearm Storage & Racks

Weapons stolen from N.M. cop cars

December 18, 2008 07:05 AM

Legal

Drunk driver who killed off duty officer to serve 4 years

December 18, 2008 04:21 AM

Ammunition

Rifle, ammo stolen from Calif. cop cars

December 18, 2008 03:46 AM

Pursuit

Fla. man steals hearse, leads police on chase

December 18, 2008 03:16 AM

Vehicle Incidents and Issues

Many Fla. police want more cruiser control

December 17, 2008 03:46 AM

Pursuit

‘Routine’ traffic stop turns into high-speed chase

December 16, 2008 05:12 AM

Traffic Enforcement, Highway Patrol

Highway Patrol officer hit by vehicle dies

December 16, 2008 03:12 AM

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.