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.
Privacy protections under the Fourth Amendment remain a core concern to the U.S. Supreme Court
When choosing any type of organizer for your patrol vehicle, consider your equipment needs and how accessible each item needs to be
Never let a suspect’s diminished ability cause you to deviate from sound tactical principles
Increased fidelity training scenarios and smart, integrated tech tools are helping police make pursuits safer
“Near misses” often closely resemble situations where officers are seriously injured or killed, so it is equally critical to share these incidents and learn from them
As training budgets continue to be cut, it’s imperative agencies maintain adequate levels of training for the one activity cops do more than any other – driving
Autonomous vehicles show promise in decreasing motor vehicle collisions, but the need for strategic assessment of their impact on law enforcement is great
Adrian Breedlove had his original bond of $76,000 reinstated after being re-arrested and returned to jail
Technology can be used to improve driver performance and safety, help reduce the possibility of vehicle collisions, and improve wear and tear on your agency’s fleet
Video of the shooting shows cops running toward the car, with one of them standing in front of the car and moving out of the way as the driver leaves a parking stall
The teens were arrested in connection with a pursuit that led to a LEO being fatally struck by a patrol vehicle
The man is accused of fatally striking an officer while driving under the influence
Officer Diego Moreno was killed after being struck by a patrol vehicle during a pursuit
The Kent officer was deploying spike strips to stop a suspect’s truck during the pursuit when he was fatally struck
Sr. Cpl. Earl Jamie Givens, 55, was doing a courtesy escort for a fallen LEO when he was struck and killed
Nebraska State Patrol said a trooper’s “defensive driving skills prevented an even more severe crash” after a semi crossed the center line on a bridge
The officer was turning to go southbound on a road when “there was a vehicle going northbound, and they collided”
It would be unwise for departments to enact a blanket prohibition on shooting from moving vehicles, or to micromanage these activities through policy
The 2018 LODD numbers for the first half of the year show a 24 percent increase in murders of police officers over the first half of 2017
The case is being closely watched by law enforcement and safety advocates
The opinion suggests a shifting landscape for police searches and seizures
The trooper was treated at a hospital for minor injuries after being dragged at high speeds for a mile
Officials said Eddie Patterson’s decision to flee and not comply with orders caused his and LEO Jaimie Cox’s deaths
Training to use an armored vehicle to breach a building is critical for successful deployment during tactical response
After ignoring police commands, the suspect put the car in reverse and accelerated towards an officer before being shot
These programs help to reduce traffic congestion as a result of collisions, while increasing officer safety on the roadways
Creating and using ALPR is no longer in the category of innovative policing – it is an essential tool for effective law enforcement
The driver charged in the hit-and-run that killed Officer Mathew Mazany was identified as Brian Anthony
Police said on Monday that they arrested two men in connection to the crash that killed Officer Christopher Driver
Police said one person was taken into custody in connection with the fatal hit-and-run
The troopers remained calm under pressure despite facing flames and bullets
The suspect lost control of his truck and struck the officer, tossing him at least seven feet from where he was standing
A trooper who tweeted a photo of a vehicle he stopped for driving too slowly in the left lane says he’s overwhelmed by the widespread praise he’s receiving online
