Traffic Safety
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) have long partnered to save lives and prevent injuries on U.S. highways. Working...
Traffic Safety
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The end of 2013 marked the 25th anniversary of one of the worst losses of life in the history of the Los Angeles, California, Police Department (LAPD). Three Los Angeles police officers lost their liv...
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Speeding is a significant traffic safety concern. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that, in 2009, speeding was a contributing factor in 31 percent of fatal crashes, ...
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In a society where multitasking is the norm, it is no surprise that drivers attempt to navigate the roadways while performing other tasks. However, although multitasking may be considered a beneficial...
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On the evening of January 10, 2014, a truck slammed into a Colorado State Patrol (CSP) Ford Crown Victoria, pushing it into a CSP Dodge Charger. The driver of the truck was arrested and charged with d...
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In 2012, 95 law enforcement officers made the supreme sacrifice in the United States, which is the fewest number of officers killed in at least 26 years (1987–2012).1 While reducing line-of-duty dea...
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A few years ago you might have met Dena Kline. She was 80 years old, five feet tall, and 80 pounds on chemotherapy for bone cancer and taking asthma and pain medication. On February 23, 2007, at 4:00 ...
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From 1994 through 2011, the United States has made substantial strides in reducing overall alcohol involvement in fatal crashes. Since this article explores only the involvement of law enforcement in ...