When police respond to an emergency call, they are going into high-pressure situations. Not only are the officers subjected to danger, the vehicles are also put at risk for harm, racing through traffic, engaging in high-speed pursuits, or being subjected to severe impact crashes. While law enforcement vehicles are designed to protect officers in these scenarios, it’s essential to consider what happens to the equipment inside the vehicle, especially in the event of a crash.
Kustom Signals is a highly effective speed awareness and messaging tool that can improve construction site safety by delivering important messages to drivers.
Speeding is one of the most persistent and dangerous traffic violations in U.S. communities. According to data reported by the National Safety Council Injury Facts, speeding was a factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities in 2022, resulting in 12,151 deaths. Excessive speed reduces a driver’s reaction time, increases the severity of accidents, and also […]
Now more than ever, law enforcement is one of the most demanding and challenging occupations an individual can choose. Prioritizing the health and safety of every hardworking police professional is essential. Departments need to invest all they can in providing their officers with the support they need in optimizing officer well-being and protection. The importance […]
The start of a new year is an exciting time full of new opportunities and challenges. Is your law enforcement agency prepared for 2025 and beyond? As the new year approaches, it’s essential to be ready for changing laws, ongoing public perception challenges, as well as emerging threats to the safety of your officers and […]
According to Statista, there are more than 720,000 full-time law enforcement officers working throughout the United States. Within law enforcement agencies, officer duties can vary greatly. Roles may include deputies working for the sheriff’s and marshals’ departments, K-9 officers, investigators, detectives, patrol officers, field training officers, as well as traffic officers who help maintain the […]
When it comes to traffic management and public safety, Kustom Signals offers two powerful solutions: SMART Messaging Trailers and SMART RADAR Trailers. Both are designed to enhance road safety, manage traffic effectively, and provide critical data to municipalities, law enforcement, and traffic safety teams. While both types of trailers serve valuable purposes, they cater to […]
Retail theft cost stores $121.6 billion in 2023, reports CapitalOne Shopping. Estimated projections from the same source indicate that shoplifting has the potential to create losses of more than $150 billion by 2026. Retail theft doesn’t just cost the business. It can lead to higher prices for consumers, which has lasting effects on our economy. […]
Lenexa, Kansas, October 28, 2024 – Kustom Signals is pleased to announce that a new SMART Variable Message Sign (VMS IV) is available immediately for sale. The SMART VMS IV has been designed with a smaller footprint to make deployment even easier, especially on city or residential streets. The new VMS features a full matrix […]
Body worn cameras (BWCs) continue to prove beneficial for law enforcement agencies across the country. In a recent study by the University of Chicago Crime Lab and the Council on Criminal Justice’s Task Force on Policing, it’s shown that when BWCs are worn, complaints against the police drop by seventeen percent. Because body worn cameras […]
