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Point of Law

Supreme Court Rules Tribal Police Can Detain Non-Natives who Violate State or Federal Laws

The unanimous ruling overturned lower courts that said a Crow police officer should not have held a nontribal member who was found to have drugs and weapons in his truck.

June 9, 2021

Technology

Is Your Agency Ready for Stop Data Collection Requirements?

More and more states are mandating that law enforcement officers record demographic information and other details about the people they stop.

June 9, 2021

Patrol

Minneapolis Suburb to Turn Some Traffic Enforcement Duties Over to Unarmed Personnel

The resolution also limits situations in which officers can make arrests and requires more de-escalation efforts by police before using deadly force. In addition, a new Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention would be formed to oversee efforts on community health and public safety, led by a director with public health expertise.

May 17, 2021

Patrol

Radar Speed Signs

Radarsign

Radarsign offers radar speed signs in AC, solar, and portable battery powered models. Flashing school zone beacon systems are also available with our radar speed signs.

April 1, 2021

Patrol

Nevada Department Receives $220K Grant to Help Make Roadways Safer

The Henderson (NV) Police Department released a statement on Monday saying that it has been approved to receive a grant of $220,000 from the Nevada Department of Public Safety to promote safety on local highways and enforce traffic safety laws.

October 6, 2020

Technology

All Traffic Solutions Debuts Program to Donate Message Signs to Law Enforcement Agencies During the Pandemic

Under the program, smaller police departments that do not qualify for grant funding can apply to ATS for a chance to receive either a free radar or message sign. Two radar message signs will be donated each month for the next 12 months to support the growing challenges facing local police departments.

August 27, 2020

Patrol

CA City Wants to Take Officers Off of Traffic Enforcement Duty

Proponents of the legislation acknowledge there will still be a role for police officers on Berkeley streets, like if an unarmed official conducting a traffic stop is confronted by a violent person with a weapon.

July 10, 2020

Technology

Stealth Stat II

Kustom Signals Inc.

Kustom Signals' new StealthStat II allows agencies to discreetly collect and easily analyze traffic data to identify and address speed-related issues.

March 16, 2020

Patrol

New York Man Attacks Traffic Agents with Pipe, Police Say

The traffic agents were writing summonses about 9 a.m., when the suspect exited his black Chevy pickup and attacked the agents, police said.

January 8, 2020

Patrol

Florida Man Arrested for Challenging Police Officer to Drag Race

A Florida man was arrested late last week after allegedly challenging an officer with the Clearwater Police Department to a late-night drag race.

November 29, 2019

Patrol

Google Maps App Gives Users Locations of Possible "Speed Traps"

The Google Maps mobile application for cell phones and other devices notifies users of traffic slow-downs, suggests alternate routes around construction on the roadways, and tells drivers that "there's a speed trap ahead."

October 24, 2019

Procedures & Policies

St. Louis Police Cracking Down on ATV Drivers

St. Louis Police Chief John Hayden said in a statement: “We are going to enforce the mentioned state statute, which prohibits the operation of ATVs in places open to the public for the purposes of vehicular traffic within the State. This includes our City streets."

May 13, 2019