July 2010

Index to Advertisers: July 2010

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Traffic Safety

Officer Safety on Our Roadways: What the Numbers Say about Saving Lives

In 2009, more U.S. law enforcement officers died in the line of duty in traffic-related incidents than were killed by firearms or any other single cause of death. This was not a statistical anomaly; 2...

President's Message

President’s Message: Prioritize Safe Driving during the Summer Season

As the summer holiday season begins, we embark on a fun and exciting time for many—vacations, warm weather, and family celebrations. Unfortunately for some, the joy of the summer season will be cut ...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Reducing On-Duty Collisions

In 2009, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) experienced 112 fewer preventable, on-duty collisions when compared to 2008. The OPP has made tremendous progress when it comes to reducing serious collisi...

Traffic Safety

The Smooth Operator Program: Combating Aggressive Driving in the Mid-Atlantic

Each year, more than 30,000 people lose their lives in traffic crashes in the United States. Scores more suffer injuries or damage to property. Fortunately, fatalities have been on the decline even as...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Highway Safety Initiatives: Traffic Enforcement: An Aggravation or an Invaluable Tool?

Traffic death statistics are astonishing; during any three-day period of any year, between 300 and 400 people will die in traffic crashes somewhere in the United States. Each victim will leave behind...

Terrorism

Understanding Performance Standards for Law Enforcement CBRN Protective Apparel

On September 11, 2001, the nature of threats to public safety changed. The country came to realize that there was a much greater probability that weapons of mass destruction (WMD) could and would be u...