In recent years, technological advancements have provided a variety of tools that offer much needed help for law enforcement. Particularly at a time when police departments tend to be understaffed, these types of technologies offer ways to extend their law enforcement capabilities. While tools like RADAR and LIDAR are designed to prevent the bad driving […]
As someone working in law enforcement, it pays to understand predictive behavior. Knowing about the top causes of traffic deaths, that are not related to speeding, is one such area to focus on. It is important to identify and predict if a driver is likely to be in a non-speeding fatal accident. Causes of Traffic […]
According to a new NHTSA campaign announcement, NHTSA data shows that “11,258 people died in speeding-related crashes in 2020, with speeding as a contributing factor in 29 percent of all fatal crashes. Even with fewer cars on the road during the COVID-19 pandemic, a dramatic 17 percent increase in speeding-related deaths occurred in 2020 compared […]
Many areas have implemented the use of traffic tools to enhance speed limit enforcement without the physical presence of law officers. As police departments examine the data to learn if these tools are effective, they are discovering that they do keep the streets safer. New York Speed Enforcement Camera Program New York lawmakers are currently […]
As technology progresses, officers must do the same: evolve and adapt to a constantly changing world. In-car video systems, such as Kustom Signals’ Eyewitness HD, give police officers the ability to do just that. But they also provide hidden benefits other than irrefutable evidence for criminal investigations. When faced with extreme situations, officers can be […]
Back in 2016, the United States Department of Justice reported that over 69% of law enforcement agency vehicles had dash cams, or in-car video systems for law enforcement professionals, installed. At the time, dash cams were still considered somewhat of a newer tool in the police arsenal. Why Consider Dash Cams for Law Enforcement Agency […]
Bodycam video is the ultimate tool to provide training for new officers based on real-life scenarios. It’s also a cost-effective method that fellow police officers can use to ensure a complete understanding of how to act through delicate situations while on duty. One Tool with Many Benefits The implementation of body-worn cameras has provided law […]
Speed Traps Ahead New Legislation is setting the ground for Automated Traffic Enforcement, with Speed Cameras leading the way. The Transportation Department’s new national strategy to reduce road fatalities is underway, introducing speed cameras to play a leading role within this new approach to traffic safety regulations. President Joe Biden’s new Infrastructure law allows states […]
Both RADAR and LiDAR have been around for quite a while now, and both have found their way into law enforcement as practical tools for measuring the speed of moving vehicles. But even if the two technologies are being used for the same purpose, the way they perform their task is different. As new ways […]
First developed in the 1950s by a dutch rally racer, speed cameras have come a long way. All major cities in the world and cross-continent highways all over the globe have installed them to make roads safer, turning them into one of the most valuable tools for law enforcement. In the US alone, there are […]