July 2010
The simple reason that alcohol-impaired drivers continue to drink and drive is because they can. Approximately 75 percent of people with a suspended driver’s license continue to drive, according to the Transportation Research Board. Although not the only solution, ignition interlocks represent a technology intervention that reduces recidivism on the part of the alcohol-impaired driver.
Cover photo courtesy of Washington State Patrol media relations.
Articles
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Automated Speed Enforcement on Arizona State Highways: A Second Look
An automated speed enforcement demonstration project on a freeway, likely the first of its kind, was completed by the city of Scottsdale, Arizona, and the Arizona Department of Transportation (AZDOT) ... -
Ignition Interlocks
Despite ongoing efforts by law enforcement; governmental agencies; the judiciary; Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD); and many other traffic safety partners, 11,773 people were killed in alcohol-imp... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
IACP Foundation: Law Enforcement Business Fellowship Candidates Selected
Once again, the IACP Foundation and Target are proud to join in a collaborative effort to bring no-cost leadership and management training to law enforcement command staff across the United States. Th...
Columns
- President’s Message: Prioritize Safe Driving during the Summer Season
- Legislative Alert: Congress Considering Critically Important D-Block Legislation
- Chief's Counsel: IACP Policy Assists Agencies to Define Pregnancy Policies
- Highway Safety Initiatives: Traffic Enforcement: An Aggravation or an Invaluable Tool?
- Line of Duty Deaths (April 29, 2010 - May 8, 2010)
- Product Update: July 2010
- Index to Advertisers: July 2010