Dedication to supporting law enforcement has driven our business since Kustom Signals was founded in 1965. We are proud to have developed nearly one million speed products and close to 100,000 video products, supporting 17,000 agencies worldwide. The Kustom Signals team is excited to share our latest technological development during a new product launch live […]
The National Roadway Safety Strategy has been developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation to address the crisis on our roadways. Between 2011 and 2020, more than 370,000 people in the United States died in transportation incidents. Transportation incidents include air, water, railroad, and roadway fatalities. However, roadway deaths account for a staggering 94.2 percent […]
One of the primary ways police agencies serve and protect the community is by uncovering and investigating activity that suggests criminal behavior. Police traffic stops provide an ideal opportunity for law enforcement officers to observe and identify human trafficking crimes that may be taking place in their jurisdictions. Given the highly effective role that police […]
Since 1947, RADAR has been used by law enforcement to measure the speed of vehicles. As the years and technology have advanced, RADAR as a law enforcement tool has become more accurate and easier to use. While RADAR can be essential for identifying speeding violations, if its accuracy is in question, the case may not […]
Gasoline prices haven’t been consistently under $2.00 a gallon since 2004. That’s nearly 20 years of increasing prices at the pumps for all grades of fuels, from regular to premium and diesel. According to AAA, the highest recorded average gas price hit in June 2022 at more than $5.00 per gallon. Rising gas prices are […]
In all types of law enforcement, officers face a multitude of threats in the course of carrying out their duties. The involvement of a body of water inherently multiplies the dangers officers face. Marine law enforcement agencies regularly face the challenges of working in and around water as they perform duties such as enforcing boating […]
The United States has more than 280 million vehicles operating on its roads (Statista). Of those vehicles, nearly 12.5 million are commercial large trucks and buses (FMCSA) that have logged more than 300 billion vehicle miles across the country. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulates commercial vehicles at the national level, but it’s officers […]
The MUTCD Assures Safety and Operational Standards Devices, markings, signs, and other road assets, which are officially termed Traffic Control Devices (TCD), emerged in the early 1920s in response to increased motor vehicle usage in the United States. Shortly after that, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) was developed to ensure uniformity of […]
The use of video surveillance is growing significantly, owing to the increasing need for safety and security, coupled with the use of cloud-based services for centralized data.
The allure of living in a gated community has spread exponentially and home buyers have migrated en masse to live in neighborhoods governed by an HOA. However, the privately owned roads of the gated community can be problematic for law enforcement. Benefits and Limitations of Living in a Gated Community A gated community isn’t for […]
