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Tag: Seat Belts
Patrol
NC Officer Killed in Single Car Accident While Driving to Work
The officer died at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt, troopers said.
April 5, 2021
Patrol
Texas Deputy Killed in Crash, Responding to Burglary
He was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash, officials said. The other deputy involved in the crash was not seriously injured.
December 23, 2019
Training
(Video) 5 Tenets of "Below 100" Can Reduce Officer Deaths
POLICE Contributing Web Editor Doug Wyllie sits down with Below 100 Executive Director Roy Bethge to discuss the program and how it can reduce duty deaths.
August 30, 2019
Patrol
Things That Matter Most
Don't wait until tragedy strikes to recognize the importance of taking a moment to ensure your safety.
January 14, 2019
Vehicle Ops
Ford Announces 2 New Tools to Help Law Enforcement Manage Vehicle Fleets
A second product designed for police fleets takes data collected through the Data Services product and distills it into information that can help improve fleet efficiency and driver behavior. The application translates information from Ford vehicles to provide insights on fuel usage, carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle health and driver seatbelt usage.
June 7, 2018
Patrol
An Officer Safety Reality Check
The best way to reduce line-of-duty deaths is to concentrate on safety issues that officers can control.
June 16, 2017
Patrol
Officer Safety on the Road
Wear your body armor. Don't drive at speeds beyond your capabilities. And use your seat belt.
May 1, 2017
Patrol
Louisiana Deputy Killed in On-Duty Crash
According to a statement from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, Deputy Justin L. Beard, 26, was killed Sunday morning while responding to a burglar alarm during a severe thunderstorm.
May 1, 2017
Patrol
South Carolina Officer Killed in Wreck Wore No Seatbelt, Ran Light
A South Carolina police officer killed in a wreck while responding to a shooting call was not wearing her seatbelt, ran a red light at 64 mph, and never hit her brakes before the crash, according to an investigation.
November 24, 2015
Patrol
Deputy's Patrol Car Overturns in Chase, With Sheriff as Passenger
A Shannon County, Mo., sheriff's deputy ran off a county road and overturned his patrol car while pursuing a fleeing driver on Monday afternoon. The sheriff was a passenger in that patrol car.
September 22, 2015
Patrol
FBI Says Ballistic Vests, Seat Belts Not Worn in Many Officer Deaths
Of the 46 officers killed by firearms in 2014, 11 were not wearing bullet-resistant vests. During the same period, 10 of 28 officers killed in vehicle accidents were not wearing seat belts. Six of the 10 auto accident victims, according to the FBI report, were ejected from their vehicles during the crashes.
May 13, 2015
Patrol
Police Unions Call for Mandatory Body Armor, Seat Belt Policies
During the past three decades, 42% of police killed in auto accidents were not wearing seat belts, according to a NHTSA review. Law enforcement estimates of seat belt compliance hover around 50%, well below the 86% rate of compliance among the general public.
November 21, 2014
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