Police Radar News & Articles

Spotlight: Kustom Signals has been dedicated to serving the public safety equipment needs of law enforcement since 1965

Kustom designs, manufactures and markets traffic speed radar, lidar, in-car video systems and mobile roadside speed monitoring trailers.

How to buy vehicle equipment (eBook)

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Download this PoliceOne vehicle equipment buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

How to use dash-cam video for police officer training

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LE training expert Dave Smith shares how agencies can best utilize video for police training

2018 Guide to Grants for Traffic Calming and Management Solutions [eBook]

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Learn how to find and apply for grants to increase safety and maximize resources with connected devices and cloud-based technology

Spotlight: Kustom Signals Inc., your complete traffic safety equipment source

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More than 50 years of innovation and dedication to your Agency’s success have made Kustom Signals a leading, globally recognized brand in law enforcement

Man fights speeding ticket with deer defense

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A man fighting a speeding ticket in court had a unique explanation — the officer's radar gun may have picked up a deer

Technology helps Conn. cops catch speeding drivers

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In their ongoing effort to slow speeding drivers, police are getting more detailed data, allowing timely enforcement in areas where speeding poses the most danger

Spotlight: MPH Industries provides budget-friendly solutions for police agencies

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The Ranger EZ prevents mistakes and allows for positive identification

W.Va. police department receives federal grant for new radar units

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The $22,237 Byrne JAG grant will be used to buy new radar units for Bluefield police

Video: 'Star Wars' actor engages SC cops in high-speed pursuit

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Police have released video of the high-speed pursuit that occurred last week

'Star Wars' actor arrested after high-speed pursuit

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Deputies say actor Jake Lloyd led them on a high-speed pursuit at speeds of more than 100 mph

Controversy rises over police radars that 'see through walls'

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These radar detectors use radio waves to determine if someone is inside a home and whether they are moving

Why Obama's bodycam initiative won't work

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Some projects can be funded on a one-and-done basis - providing agencies with body cameras is not one of them

Radar-like device helps police detect texting drivers

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The device, which would work much like a radar gun, could differentiate whether the occupants of a vehicle are texting or talking on their phone

Spotlight: DragonEye Technology specializes in speed enforcement

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The company aims to make Lidar units compact enough for field use, but accurate enough for traffic court

JAG grant provides Ala. police with equipment upgrades

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By Drew Taylor OANOW.com LEE COUNTY, Ala. – The law enforcement agencies across Lee County are a little better off now, thanks to a federal grant. The Lee County Commission recently approved the Le...

Through-the-wall sensor technology a potential life-saver

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This tool would increase situational awareness in tactical and rescue situations for police and other first responders

Mass. police broadcast 'what it takes to be a cop'

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Videos that debut on the department's social media pages show what the life of a cop is like for aspiring recruits

Ohio courts knocking down construction-zone enforcement penalties

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Newspaper's analysis shows most fines reduced or dismissed for those who go to court; Lt. says officers feel they are being second-guessed by courts, prosecutors

Border Patrol to test surveillance balloons

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Large, tethered devices called aerostats will take flight to see if they help with border monitoring

Ohio police transition to smaller cruisers

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Officers will need to adapt to storing thousands of dollars of equipment in smaller cars

Video: New radar detects drivers who follow too closely

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State law requires drivers traveling 35 miles per hour or faster to have at least two seconds of following distance

Texas PD may get LIDAR with video cameras

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By Theodore Kim The Dallas Morning NewsPlano could soon become one of the nation's first cities to equip police with laser speed guns that also capture video.Police say the handheld equipment would...

How to buy traffic enforcement equipment

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When considering the acquisition of traffic enforcement equipment, it's important to consider purchasing a Lidar unit instead of radar. To determine which type of unit would best fit your departmen...

Police in Penn. town target speeders

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By Brad Rhen Lebanon Daily NewsThe Annville police department is using a somewhat new device to enforce the speed limit on township streets.The department's officers are now using a wireless Electr...

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