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.
Surviving a collision while driving over 100 mph and not wearing a seat belt was a safety wake-up call for this officer
As some police agencies examine “no pursuit” policies, others are looking at new GPS tracking technologies
Jim and Doug discuss the difficulty with detecting and enforcing impaired driving as a result of marijuana intoxication
Police said Roger Self got into his sport utility vehicle and then drove at high speed into the restaurant
Maj. Pierce Gallagher said he believed the officers were not wearing seat belts
Police said Deputy Katelyn Tyler Self was killed after her father intentionally rammed a vehicle into a restaurant
Officer E.P. Morris served with the Raleigh Police Department for less than two years
Police said the cause of the crash remains under investigation
The crash comes as federal safety agencies investigate the performance of Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving system
Richard Hale had been with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department since 2017
Michael Olivieri, the brother of Officer Joseph Olivieri, said his family felt betrayed by the Appellate Division panel that vacated James Ryan’s manslaughter conviction
According to the report, 93 LEOs were killed in the line of duty last year
A LEO made sure he fulfilled his promise to his daughter nearly a year after losing his legs in a motorcycle crash
Officer Dalsh Veve, who suffered brain damage when he was dragged by a car last year, was released from rehab Monday to applause from 200 cops
A child offered a small gesture to show her gratitude to law enforcement
Police in D.C., New York City, Chicago and Las Vegas are loosening policies to allow officers to fire at moving vehicles to stop vehicular attacks
Roberto A. Garza Palacios faces a $280 fine and three points against his license in connection to the fatal crash
In this free guide, we explore how combining tech with proactive, progressive training can make real inroads into reducing the number of cops injured on our roadways
A mobile command center is one of the most significant equipment purchases a public safety agency can make
Officer Charles Whites, who was injured after being hit by a vehicle on Feb. 25, succumbed to his injuries
We need to consider policies that address prevention of mass murder as a possible reason an officer might open fire on a moving vehicle
Retaining ALPR data, along with the location coding of the places a license plate was recorded, can provide critical information for investigators
Chief Mark Saunder said the officer’s behavior reflected the “high-caliber training” that the department’s officers undergo
Witnesses said the driver was moving fast and appeared to be acting deliberately
Officials said it’s unclear whether Officer Tamby Yagan, 41, died as a result of the crash or if he suffered a medical emergency
Deputy Casey L. Shoemate had been with the Miller County Sheriff’s Office for about a year
Officers were shot at during two separate incidents and supervisors would not allow officers to give chase
The grant will give Sutherlin officers to work more overtime hours to focus on speed enforcement
Trooper Raul Carrillo was presented with the Governor’s Award for Valor for his heroic efforts
Officer Kevin Crossley was a part-time officer who was working in the village of Whitesboro
Officer Keith Earle, 46, died two weeks after being injured in a head-on collision while on-duty
Police are trying to ID the driver who changed lanes in front of Officer Jamal Shaw and who did not remain on scene
