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Tag: Traffic Enforcement
Patrol
MI Town Council Votes on Law to Restrict Traffic Stops
If the law is approved, officers would be prohibited from stopping or detaining anyone for offenses such as a cracked windshield, loud exhaust, tinted windows, an object hanging from a rearview mirror, a broken tail light or issues with registration.
June 26, 2023
Top Story
Increased Deadly Wrecks Spur Portland to Bring Back Some Traffic Patrols
In 2022 after disbanding its Traffic Division, Portland had 68 deadly crashes. This was the highest since 1987, according to police.
May 10, 2023
Patrol
Aerial Speed Enforcement Upgrades
“So far, every county that we've been in, no one's turned us down. Everyone has felt very confident in the way the system works and our ability to deploy it. Every county has given us the green light."
September 21, 2022
Patrol
MI Chief Watches Cars “Burnout” Outside Police Station, Drivers Arrested
Three drivers in Dearborn, MI, learned just how quick police response can be when you do “burnouts” in your cars right outside the police chief’s window.
June 9, 2022
Procedures & Policies
Philadelphia FOP Sues City Over Driving Equity Bill
"These stops, they lead to bigger things, they find guns, they find drugs, it leads to bigger things. Whether you're black, whether you're white, whether you're Asian, whether you're Hispanic, obey the law. Get behind the wheel of a legally safe car and you'll be fine."
February 24, 2022
Technology
Scout 2
Decatur Electronics
Decatur Electronics’ latest handheld radar, the Scout 2, offers the law enforcement profession advanced features at an economical price.
November 30, 2021
Patrol
Patrolling on Halloween: Keeping Kids Safe in the Streets
Halloween—the biggest costume party on the planet—is once again upon us. Police officers nationwide are preparing to protect kids of all ages from themselves, each other, and all manner of potential public safety threats.
October 29, 2021
Patrol
Philadelphia to Start Hiring Unarmed, Unsworn Traffic Enforcement Officers
In March of 2020, Mayor Jim Kenney committed $1.9 million in funding to the Philadelphia Police Department to create a class of about 20 ​​Public Safety Enforcement officers. But officials hit pause on the plan last year, blaming the pandemic. At that time, officials hoped the officers would roll out this year.
October 18, 2021
Vehicle Ops
The Value of Motor Units
Because of the speed and maneuverability of their vehicles, motorcycle officers are mainstays of traffic enforcement.
September 29, 2021
Technology
Decatur G3
Decatur Electronics
The G3 by Decatur Electronics is the most competitively priced police radar in the market. It is loaded with fundamental, easy-to-use features.
September 29, 2021
Patrol
Minneapolis Police to No Longer Make Stops for Minor Violations
Police Chief Medaria Arrandondo, in an internal memo Thursday, said the move comes after examining how officers can better use time and resources.
August 13, 2021
Technology
Ekin Patrol G2
Ekin Smart City Solutions
Ekin Patrol G2 is a high-tech, mobile enforcement device that performs license plate recognition, speed, and parking violation detection on the move simultaneously and in up to seven lanes.
July 1, 2021
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