According to BestColleges.com reporting, there are nearly 6,000 colleges and universities in the United States. For communities that are home to an academic campus, a variety of safety issues emerge, including concerns about pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The safety of students and local residents must be a priority for the area’s law enforcement. All college […]
Lenexa, Kansas, July 31, 2024 – Kustom Signals is pleased to announce that the Eagle 3 electronic tuning fork (eFork) feature is now approved for use in the Commonwealth of Virginia by all law enforcement agencies including the Virginia State Police. The Department of General Services (DGS) Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) has approved […]
States and municipalities often rely on contract pricing to procure essential items and meet operational goals while remaining within budget. Contract pricing for goods or services can make it easier for states and local governments to purchase what they need, like life-saving equipment for law enforcement, at a lower, more affordable price point and in […]
Speeding was the contributing factor in nearly thirty percent of all traffic fatalities in 2022, reports the National Safety Council. Speeding kills an average of more than thirty-three people every day. RADAR Tools for Law Enforcement Provide a Solution Christian Andreas Doppler first defined the concept in 1842 as what has become the foundation for […]
Variable messaging signs (VMS) often have a significant impact on drivers to get them to slow down and take in an important and timely message. Alerts and messages keep everyone on the road informed, on track, and safe. Because of their versatility, VMS trailers are ideal for a variety of uses. They can help direct […]
Technological advancements continue to shape the operational effectiveness of law enforcement. As technology-based tools become more prevalent in police work, it is vital that officers be proficient in working with them. Training and certification for tools like handheld RADAR, in-car RADAR, and LIDAR devices is an essential part of this preparedness. As speed measurement tools, […]
It is officially summer vacation season, which means that over the coming months, families across the country will be traveling to enjoy sunny excursions. Travel numbers reached an all-time high over the weekend of Memorial Day 2024 with the TSA accounting for 2,951,163 individuals at checkpoints nationwide, marking the unofficial start of the summer travel […]
As schools across the country celebrate graduations and begin to transition to summer schedules, most campuses have fewer people and reduced traffic. With school on break, especially an extended one like summer, it becomes the opportune time for making your campus a safer place for the students, faculty, staff, and even the local neighborhood. As […]
For today’s law enforcement agencies, technology plays an essential role not only in ensuring accountability and transparency, but also in promoting the safety of both officers and civilians. Body-worn cameras (BWC) and in-car video (ICV) are among the most important tech tools for police departments. Video offers an unbiased and accurate record of interactions and […]
There were an estimated 243 million licensed drivers in the United States in 2023, states Consumer Affairs. For the first time since COVID-19, we’re seeing an increase in licensed drivers, about two percent, and that number is projected to trend upward in the next two to three years. More licensed drivers typically means more drivers […]
