DUI
As law enforcement officers continue to be killed on our nation’s roadways, we must continue to message about the importance of “Move Over” laws
Many of us in law enforcement never get feedback from those we serve or arrest – which makes it more impactful when we do
Excessive force, warrantless blood draws and civil asset forfeiture were some of the issues SCOTUS addressed in 2019
“We knew that just arresting wasn’t going to get this problem solved,” said officer Mike Thiele
Instead of walking on a yellow line on the ground, the woman starts dancing around
Four NOPD officers have sought relief from discipline related to driving or reporting for duty while intoxicated so far this year
“The impact forced the patrol unit to the right, where it exited the roadway and then impacted a tree, trapping the officer inside the vehicle,” police said
“Get out of the [expletive] car! I don’t give a [expletive] who you are,” an officer yells
The data speaks for itself
The officer’s BAC level was more than four times the legal limit
Funds spread over 45 communities for law enforcement toxicology crime labs, and education and enforcement programs
“We got a drunk Amish guy passed out in a buggy,” said Deputy Mike Talbert
“We’re lucky our deputy survived this accident. A few more feet and he would have been severely injured, if not killed in that crash,” Sheriff Greg Ahern said
She said it was a faulty GPS. Police say it was likely her blood alcohol content
While dispensaries have not yet opened in New York outside of tribal reservations, local law enforcement officials worry cannabis DUIs could become a real issue
Deputy Jennifer Chavis was in her patrol car when she was rear-ended by a hit-and-run suspect
Would new signage help? That’s one idea officials say may address the problem
Troopers Martin Mack and Branden Sisca cut the stop short when they received a higher priority call
“Mom, you can’t lie to the police, you did drink,” the young boy said
Trooper Toni Schuck prevented tragedy by selflessly putting herself in harm’s way, police said
A college student with dreams of becoming a police officer thanks Trooper Keenan Jones for saving his life
“Changing the law to .05% in Utah saved lives and motivated more drivers to take steps to avoid driving impaired.”
Elk Grove police officer Tyler Lenehan was killed by a wrong-way driver on his way to work
A judge ruled that concerns about the accuracy and management of the tests were significant enough to pause the tests’ use as court evidence
Dubbed the Trooper Thomas Clardy law, the bill would equalize marijuana with alcohol in driving impaired cases
Choosing the right driver specimen – blood or breath – may be a crucial decision in some cases
Attention to timing, instructions and demonstrations help reveal intoxication clues during pre-arrest screening
Maximize your effectiveness by laying on the charm and practicing patience in this stage
Watching for the little things, patience pays off when building a solid case
K-9 Rex was described as “determined” and a “tremendous partner” to his handler
An 8-month-old infant is on the road to recovery thanks to some quick-thinking cops
Dashcam footage shows the deputy swerving out of the path of the car, escaping an accident by mere inches
A team of police officers saved Mother’s Day over the weekend after busting a company driver
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