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 […]
The experienced team at Kustom Signals produces informative webinars for the law enforcement professionals we serve. Our most recent presentation, in partnership with PoliceOne, explored the topic of Empowering Policing with access to police cameras. The main focus of the April 17th webinar was on initiating body-worn cameras or in-car videos as key tech strategies […]
May brings a myriad of special dates, from graduations to celebrations like Mother’s Day, Armed Forces Day, and Memorial Day. May is also Mental Health Awareness Month. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that mental illness is experienced by one in every five U.S. adults every year. In addition, NAMI states that “the […]
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 […]
The integration of technology is essential for law enforcement as a key tool for enhancing transparency, accountability, and community trust. Kustom Signals will address key tech strategies for achieving these goals in an upcoming free online presentation: Empowering Policing: Initiating a Body-Worn Camera or In-Car Video Program for Your Police Agency. This informative webinar will […]
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 […]
