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Traffic Enforcement, Highway Patrol

Traffic Enforcement, Highway Patrol — The Traffic Enforcement / Highway Patrol topic area serves as a resource for the latest developments in traffic enforcement tactics and techniques. The open road affords many opportunities to catch wanted felons, help stranded motorist, and without proper protection, injure or kill the peacekeepers who patrol those highways and byways.

FULL LIST OF Traffic Enforcement, Highway Patrol Topics

3 keys to breaking auto glass -
Watch out for contraband camouflaged as Christmas presents -
How 4 bold traffic enforcement changes can boost police-community relations - Improving today’s police-community relations can be an expansive effort that will take time but a transformation of our current enforcement model is a good start
Why safety campaigns are no place for sarcasm -
Grants drive NJ police to issue more distracted-driving tickets -
1 easy verbal tactic that can make your traffic stops smoother - I still conduct my stops the same way tactically — contacting the driver on the passenger side for example — but with this new tactic, my interaction with the driver is much simpler.
Conducting a felony traffic stop? 5 tips for a safe arrest - Keep these pointers in mind, practice for success, and remember the goal is to put the bad guys in jail by safely using sound tactics you’ve trained in.
Police History: How Trooper Charlie Hanger caught the Oklahoma City bomber - Thousands who have been left behind with gaping holes in their hearts from the events of April 19, 1995 may take some consolation in knowing that one cop made and incredible impact with one traffic stop.
How traffic cops can defend against 3 common attacks on a traffic citation - Whatever violations you’re enforcing — or crimes you’re investigating — think about possible common defenses and address them up front so you and the prosecutor won’t be surprised by them in court.
A veteran motor officer’s guide to traffic court testimony - Traffic court isn’t personal and you aren’t there to represent yourself — you are there as a representative of your department and your state — so try to use these seven keys to making the best of every appearance
The truth about police use of LPRs: What citizens need to know - It is incumbent on agencies that successfully use this technology to further inform a suspicious public about the benefits of these devices
Reality Training: Surviving a high-risk traffic stop - For the week of September 12, we're reviewing the Roll Call Reality Training segment in which Dave Smith shows clips from the fatal felony traffic stop involving two Truman, Ark. officers that illustrates why traffic stops should never be treated as 'routine.'
Tough Va. DUI laws lead to drop in crashes, deaths - Ten years ago, local lawmakers looked at a high-profile DUI case, listened to law enforcement and said, "Enough is enough"
Video: DUI suspect strikes cop directing traffic, scuffle ensues - Officer was injured Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic after a multi-car accident
Former RCMP officer invents marijuana breathalyzer - A former British Columbia RCMP officer has co-invented a marijuana breathalyzer he hopes will eventually be used to catch intoxicated motorists
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