Tag: Speed Enforcement
January 7, 2025

Get Your Agency Ready for 2025 and Beyond: Keep Up with Police Technology Needs

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 […]

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December 13, 2024

How Are Traffic Cops Trained?

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 […]

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December 5, 2024

SMART Messaging Trailers & RADAR Trailers: Which Choice Is Right for You?

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 […]

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October 28, 2024

Kustom Signals Announces SMART VMS IV to Help Combat Pedestrian and Traffic Deaths

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 […]

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September 17, 2024

Enhancing Recruitment Through Hiring Incentives

Law enforcement agencies are increasingly exploring ways to attract and retain qualified officers. The need for innovative hiring strategies has become more critical than ever, as agencies face staffing challenges. According to recent research, four of the largest metropolitan police departments were “collectively down over 5,400 officers during 2022 and 2023.” The data also shows […]

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August 30, 2024

How DOT and Municipalities Use Traffic Data Collection

If it seems like there are more people and motorists on the roads today—it’s true. Counties across the United States have seen a gain in population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more counties saw population gains than losses in 2023. Roadways naturally become more congested when the area’s population grows. Not only is there […]

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August 15, 2024

Speed Awareness Tools for College Towns

According to BestColleges.com reporting, there are nearly 6,000 colleges and universities in the United States. For communities that are home to an academic campus, a variety of safety issues emerge, including concerns about pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The safety of students and local residents must be a priority for the area’s law enforcement. All college […]

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July 26, 2024

What Is Contract Pricing & What Are the Benefits?

States and municipalities often rely on contract pricing to procure essential items and meet operational goals while remaining within budget. Contract pricing for goods or services can make it easier for states and local governments to purchase what they need, like life-saving equipment for law enforcement, at a lower, more affordable price point and in […]

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July 16, 2024

Should You Mount RADAR Antennas Outside the Vehicle?

Speeding was the contributing factor in nearly thirty percent of all traffic fatalities in 2022, reports the National Safety Council. Speeding kills an average of more than thirty-three people every day. RADAR Tools for Law Enforcement Provide a Solution Christian Andreas Doppler first defined the concept in 1842 as what has become the foundation for […]

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June 27, 2024

7 Best Places to Use Messaging Trailers

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 […]

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