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Patrol

Citizens’ Complaints about Speeding

This article is constructed to give patrol officers options in dealing with citizen complaints about speeding cars.

April 30, 2009

Technology

Radar Recorder

Jamar Technologies

A common problem many departments are faced with is complaints about speeding. Instead of having an officer manually gather speed data with a radar gun to determine whether a location has a speeding problem, you can use JAMAR Technologies’ new device.

March 31, 2009

Technology

Radar Wins Speed Test Against GPS

A Sonoma County, Calif., judge has ruled a speeding case supported by an officer's radar cannot be thrown out. The speeder's GPS system allegedly recorded a speed contradictory to the radar reading, but the judge ruled radar more reliable.

January 1, 2008

Patrol

Decatur Electronics Radar and Speed-Message Trailers

Decatur Electronics, Inc.

Decatur’s portable OnSite 350 and 400 units are supported by the new SI3 system, a compact directional antenna for measuring traffic approaching the trailer that interfaces with the flashing display to alert drivers when they have exceeded the speed limit.

July 31, 2006

Patrol

Information Display Company Quick-Change System

Information Display Company

Information Display Company’s new Quick-Change system enables traffic engineers and police departments to move SpeedCheck driver feedback signs between several locations. The Quick-Change brackets are made of heavy-duty stainless steel plate and can be used with the company’s VSC-1520 15-inch signs. The bracket sets run for $95 each.

December 31, 2005

Patrol

Kustom Signals Directional Talon Radar Gun

Kustom Signals

Kustom Signals’ new Directional Talon radar offers all the same benefits as the Talon II series. It can be used in a patrol car or on a motorcycle, corded or cordless, or as a handheld or dashmount. The Directional Talon can be operated with the handle on in the moving mode or with the handle off, using the optional POD.

October 31, 2005

Patrol

Kustom Signals Pole-Mounted Radar Speed Display

Kustom Signals

Kustom Signals’ new pole-mounted radar speed displays feature high-intensity LED lights for optimal viewing. The displays can be hard-wired directly to the electric service or can be powered by a solar/battery backup system. Kustom Signals offers four models of this system and each comes with a 12- or 18-inch display. Signals Pole-Mounted Radar Speed Display

June 30, 2005

Technology

Speed Guns

More innovative speed enforcement technologies have appeared in the last five years than in the previous two decades. Law enforcement agencies can now pick and choose from a bewildering buffet of high-tech devices, including digital radar, lasers and cameras.

January 31, 2002

Technology

Lasers: In the Legal Crosshairs

The implication was clear: if laser would display target speeds for a stationary wall, what other errors were possible?

January 31, 2002