The manner in which law enforcement agencies approach their traffic safety responsibilities varies widely. Although there are many reasons that one agency has a stellar program while a neighboring department ignores its traffic safety role, the single most significant difference can be summed up in one word: commitment.

The bottom line in traffic safety is saving lives—and the reality is that lives are saved one stop at a time. Day after day, night after night, dedicated officers save lives by working to detect impaired drivers, to reduce speed violations, and to educate the public about seat belt use.