Traffic

ODMP: Texas Deputy Killed in Collision

Habitual drunk driver arrested after failing to stop.

Posted Monday, April 22, 2013

Georgia Officer Struck and Killed While Helping Motorist

Police hope hit-and-run driver will surrender to authorities.

Posted Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Reconstruction: Faster & Better

With fewer resources, make more with less at the accident scene.

Posted Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Time for Reflection

Working on the side of the road is dangerous. Wear reflective, high-viz garments to stay safe.

Posted Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Below 100: Courageous Conversations

We can dramatically reduce traffic-collision-related LODDs if we encourage each other to practice safe driving.

Posted Friday, June 1, 2012

Border Patrol Agent Injured After Car Explodes

After a successful spike-strip deployment, the pursued vehicle was disabled. As the agent approached the vehicle, the car blew up, knocking the agent off his feet and killing the suspect inside.

Posted Thursday, March 15, 2012

A Boise County (Idaho) Deputy Faces Drunk Driving Charge

Deputy Nate Deuel's patrol car went off the side of a dirt road and was arrested on suspicion of DUI and transported to Gem County jail. He is on paid administrative leave until an internal investigation is complete.

Posted Thursday, November 3, 2011

DUI Crashes & Officer Liability

The sovereign immunity doctrine is limited.

Posted Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Philadelphia Police Writing Fewer Traffic Citations

The number of traffic tickets written by the Philadelphia Police Department dipped 17 percent from 2008 to 2009 and then an additional 21 percent from 2009 to 2010.

Posted Thursday, August 11, 2011

Vindicated by Video

Radar and lidar are great for speed enforcement. Unfortunately, when it comes to prosecutions, they sometimes leave a gap in the evidence. But coupled with video you can get the best of both worlds.

Posted Thursday, July 28, 2011