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Vehicle Incidents and Issues

Vehicle Incidents and Issues

The Vehicle Incidents and Issues topic deals with issues related to specialized patrols like motorcycle units as well as vehicular risks and challenges to law enforcement, including vehicle crashes involving police and vehicular assaults against officers. From single-car traffic accidents to high-speed pursuits, most law enforcement injuries and fatalities occur in, or immediately outside of, a police officer’s vehicle.
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Md. officer dies after apparent suicide inside cruiser

Md. officer dies after apparent suicide inside cruiser

Officer Brian Johnson apparently shot himself while driving in his marked cruiser - Full Story

News

Stolen 'Pulp Fiction' car found 19 years later

Quentin Tarantino's 1964 Chevelle Malibu was recovered in the San Francisco Bay area earlier this week by police - Full Story

Videos

12 Safety Tips of Christmas

Sarnia police release a holiday safety video with the help of local high school students.

Columns

The 'Silent Blue Line' is the ultimate tragedy Travis Yates - Police Driving:
Safety Behind the Wheel

The 'Silent Blue Line' is the ultimate tragedy

It has never been a problem for others to discuss our mistakes but our profession doesn't exactly scrutinize itself - Full Story

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Chases among 'most dangerous' parts of policing, Calif. chief says

Chases among 'most dangerous' parts of policing, Calif. chief says

One in five pursuits end in a crash in California, and one analysis says officers balance judgment and policy in their decision to undertake — and follow through with — a chase. Routine but potentially deadly

Tips

Video: Officer rescue with vehicle

In an open area, sometimes a vehicle must be used to rescue a downed officer. Betsy Brantner Smith explains how to get the officer into the car while still providing cover. - Full Story Secure - Law Enforcement Only

Exclusives

Police pursuits, seat belts, and the 'Pearly Gates'

Police pursuits, seat belts, and the 'Pearly Gates'

Is keeping a perp from escaping worth your life? - Full Story

Exclusives

Patrolling the border: Vehicle stop and checkpoint tactics

Patrolling the border: Vehicle stop and checkpoint tactics

If the criminal element is on the freeway, chances are pretty good that someone from Border Patrol is likely to encounter it. - Full Story



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Vehicle Incidents and Issues Columnists

Topics & Tactics for Law Enforcement Topics & Tactics for Law Enforcement
with Scott Buhrmaster
Police Driving: Safety Behind the Wheel Police Driving: Safety Behind the Wheel
with Travis Yates