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.
Jim and Doug discuss how much trouble tends to happen at bar closing time
Cops just need a few pieces of equipment and some training to provide safe and quick solutions to two of the most common reasons for vehicle breakdowns
Have a plan, should you come under attack when in a vehicle
Here’s what sparked angry responses from our Facebook audience this week
The driver went into reverse, almost hit an officer then police opened fire
A helmet and bulletproof vest were also missing
The company says in a statement that the problem has caused one crash and an injury
Officers told the driver that a new state law required drivers to stop at yellow lights, although there was no such law
Animals on the roadway are a potentially deadly hazard for LEOs
Officers who work motor patrol have to document traffic collisions far more frequently than officers working directed patrol or other police duties, but at any time you may be called to this task
The officer was attempting to block a lane of traffic while assisting in the investigation of a previous crash
Deputy Jesus Vilvaldo had serious, but not life-threatening injuries
The bill would create a pilot program that runs until 2022
The driver reversed, struck a second police car, then drove forward into the officer, pinning him
For these veteran cops who have pretty much seen and heard it all, the charity ride is an experience like no other
The fire department extricated Trooper Ezra Ganeshananda, 26, from the car
The new technology can help police discover whether a driver was texting at the time of an accident
The patrol building incurred damage to the walls and windows of the conference room
The visor has different settings for ‘take down’ and ‘scene’ situations
Rob O’Neill was found sleeping his vehicle
The man used a flashing blue light bar, parked diagonally across the road and set up road flares
Police said Officer Jeremy Trares struck the fire department SUV while driving his personal vehicle
Here’s what made PoliceOne’s Facebook audience see red
Police say they found a handgun in the stolen vehicle
The pursuit ended on a neighborhood street with suspects sharing hugs and handshakes with a growing crowd
A motorcycle officer was struck by a vehicle that drove away from the scene
A video from the suspect’s helmet camera showed him weaving in and out of traffic on a highway
Police say the driver asked the rider to take the wheel while he napped
The driver is expected to make a full recovery
The driver became disoriented, exited the vehicle and was struck by a passing tour bus
The department is releasing one new all-black Tahoe at a time
Jim and Doug discuss how the first responder disciplines can train together for more effective multi-disciplinary response