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 […]

In the United States, more than 278 million personal and commercial vehicles were registered to drivers in 2022, reports Forbes. In that same year, an estimated 43,000 people (NHTSA) died on American roadways due to motor vehicle crashes. While that yearly number (the most recent statistical data) is slightly lower compared to 2021, we have […]

The question of how often law enforcement agencies should replace RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) equipment varies depending on a number of different factors, including the type of RADAR technology. The budget of individual agencies is also an important consideration. Generally speaking, police departments try to keep their equipment up-to-date to ensure reliability in speed […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the leading cause of unintentional death for teens in the United States is motor vehicle crashes. Although teen drivers, aged 15 to 20, are the smallest age group of drivers, representing about five percent of all total drivers, this age group typically has the highest […]

Ski and snowboard resorts throughout the United States continue to see an uptick in visitors as more enthusiasts and vacationers partake in these cold-weather activities. Across the country, ski areas have had four consecutive seasons of increased skier visits, reports the Colorado Sun. For the 2022-23 season, historic snowfall across the western region drew nearly […]

Holiday parties were back in full force in 2022 after a significant decline due to the pandemic, and 2023 appears to be a year filled with just as many festive gatherings and events. From Thanksgiving through the New Year, thousands of people will attend celebrations with family, friends, and colleagues. Unfortunately, some will never make […]