FLETC Director Connie Patrick challenges LEOs to improve safety. The work of this organization is commendable. Photo Dale Stockton
FEATURED IN INDUSTRY NEWS
- Woman’s Life Saved using Vigilant Solutions’ License Plate Recognition (LPR) Data
- Morphix Technologies Chameleon Cassette for Ammonia
- PROTECH Tactical Debuts New NIJ-06 Stand-Alone Type IV Armor Piercing Threat Plate
- Remington Introduces the Model 1100TM 50th Anniversary Knife
- The LaserLyte CM-MK4; Center Mass Laser Puts You On Target Faster!
- G-Shock Watches: Essential Gear Both On & Off Duty Available at OfficerStore.com
- Laser Technology, Inc. and Sr. Collision Reconstructionist to Co-host Crash Scene Mapping Webcast
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) hosted a summit last month to address line-of-duty police deaths attributable to distracted driving. Participants included law enforcement leaders and trainers who are committed to reducing vehicle-related law enforcement deaths. FLETC Director and former police officer Connie Patrick welcomed the attendees and challenged them to work toward improving officer safety in this area.
FLETC Driver/Marine Division Chief Bruce Brown was responsible for bringing the group together and asked each attendee to share openly. Time and again, men who had spent decades in law enforcement had tears in their eyes as they spoke of lost comrades.
Deputy Chief Mark Joseph, Las Vegas Metro PD, told of changes at LVMPD as a result of three vehicle-related LODDs during 2009. Presentations were also made by Kevin Navarro and Keith Wenzel of Dallas PD, another agency that has tried hard to learn from mistakes in an effort to prevent future tragedies. Both agencies are to be commended for their efforts.
Law Officer Editor-in-Chief Dale Stockton briefed on the Below 100 initiative (www.Below100.com) and the California POST SAFE program (www.post.ca.gov/safedriving).
