In New York City, there is a dearth of police officers on the payroll. Everyone is lining up for retirement funds or they are simply resigning. This does stem partly from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, after the baby boomer generation fully retires, we can expect to see this happening across a variety of industries throughout […]
Dash cams are fast becoming standard equipment in both police and civilian vehicles. Dash cams can help reduce crime by providing a dependable and credible eyewitness in a wide range of situations. No matter what happens, this ‘silent witness’ is always there, ready to help. Here are just five ways police dash cams help reduce […]
RADAR (Radio Detection And Ranging) is the most common method of checking speed, with about 100,000 in use nationwide. It is the tool of choice by most traffic police officers, but how does it work? A RADAR gun works by sending a signal to a passing vehicle, and the signal bounces back and returns to […]
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 […]
Lenexa, Kansas, August 1, 2022 – Kustom Signals, Inc. is pleased to announce a new partnership with PoliceGrantsHelp.com. This partnership will enable agencies of all sizes to sign up and receive access to Kustom Signals’ Grantfinder Portal which helps to track over $2 billion in funding across Speed Enforcement, Body Worn Camera, and In-Car Video […]
As if there hasn’t been enough bad news lately, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released some very troubling numbers concerning traffic fatalities in 2019. Approximately 31,720 people died in motor vehicle crashes throughout the United States between January and September 2021, representing an increase of about 12% over the same period of […]
Road fatalities are on the rise. Learn how new speed enforcement equipment and technologies can fight against this trend. Kustom Signals is hosting a free online webinar to discuss speed enforcement solutions on Wednesday, July 20th at 11AM Central. The Kustom Signals team will be interviewing Kent Hayes, our Senior Product Manager of Speed Products. […]
We polled our team to find all of the can’t-miss places to eat and visit while you’re in Kansas City for the 2022 National Sheriffs Conference.
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 […]
