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.
Answering FAQ about electric vehicle deployment in law enforcement
A reporter being hit by a vehicle during a live news report highlighted the danger of working near roadway incidents – a danger that proved fatal for two LEOs this past week
Factors to consider upon arrival at a vehicle fire, plus what to know about attempting an occupant rescue
Pre-plan for bystander response, mental health support for when chaotic violence disrupts a mass gathering
Darrell Brooks had left the scene of the domestic disturbance that had taken place just minutes earlier, but was not being pursued by police at the time of the crash
There’s an old saying, what you don’t know won’t hurt you. This saying doesn’t apply here
Police confirm a person of interest is in custody, and the investigation is ongoing
Police said no suspects are being sought and the investigation is ongoing
The car smashed through two houses and hit a tree before bursting into flames, investigators said
A judge ruled that concerns about the accuracy and management of the tests were significant enough to pause the tests’ use as court evidence
Lt. Chad Brackman was a 22-year veteran of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
Details on the trooper’s condition were not immediately released
The $32 million, 40-acre facility includes a track where first responders can practice driving emergency vehicles
Dubbed the Trooper Thomas Clardy law, the bill would equalize marijuana with alcohol in driving impaired cases
“Climb out the back,” one officer is heard telling the woman. “I need you to climb out the back.”
Shots were fired at the front doors, windows and building of the Harris County Precinct 4 Constables Office
“We’ve got to get you out!” screams an officer, his arms pulling the man by his shirt. “You’ve got to help me help you!”
The officer was directing traffic when a drunk driver hit another vehicle and spun into the officer, police said
Officer Scott Dupointe was driving down the road when a man strolled by and began firing
The appellate court reviews a case involving a vehicle containment technique and determines the tactic constitutes a seizure
The officer is heard yelling at the suspect to “stop the car” repeatedly before firing his weapon
The officer had his emergency lights on when he was struck by another vehicle, police said
Staff Sgt. Jesse Sherrill, 44, had been with the State Police since 2002
Stephen Evans, 44, served as a deputy and part-time police officer
In this eBook, we review how to use in-car video footage for training and how video technologies improve situational awareness
The officer was able to jump out of the car while it was still moving, police said
The number of races and street takeovers jumped 27% in 2021 across Los Angeles
Three area law enforcement agencies are joining forces this weekend to enforce a new ordinance
One officer was injured in the face by shrapnel or broken glass, and the other was shot in the chest, arm and leg
A bizarre maneuver worthy of Grand Theft Auto was shared widely on social media
Police say the shocking video is a prime example of why the law exists in the first place
The city is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to arrests in organized auto burglary operations
How a Texas department enhanced officer traffic safety and accountability after two of its officers were struck and killed by passing vehicles
