In a devastating incident, two law enforcement officers, Oregon State Police Senior Trooper Maria Mignano and off-duty Albany policeman Jason Hoerauf, were killed, while another officer, OSP Sgt. John … [Read more...] about 2 Oregon Police Officers Killed in I-5 Accident
Law Enforcement
Survey of State Law Enforcement Personnel on Work Zone Enforcement Practices
An important first step in maximizing the effectiveness of law enforcement is to determine how officers currently operate in work zones. While transportation researchers may understand the benefits of … [Read more...] about Survey of State Law Enforcement Personnel on Work Zone Enforcement Practices
Traffic Safety in the New Millennium: Strategies for Law Enforcement – A Planning Guide for Law Enforcement Executives, Administrators and Managers
This document was prepared under Cooperative Agreement Number DTN H22-96-G-05235 modication 0004 from the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This … [Read more...] about Traffic Safety in the New Millennium: Strategies for Law Enforcement – A Planning Guide for Law Enforcement Executives, Administrators and Managers
Cops in Orange Vests, Hard Hats Carry Out Work-Zone Speeder Sting
A cadre of cops in camouflage - dressed in the hard hats and orange safety garb of work-zone crews - delivered 88 speeding tickets in less than four hours along a stretch of Florida interstate … [Read more...] about Cops in Orange Vests, Hard Hats Carry Out Work-Zone Speeder Sting
Interaction with Public and Highway Users – Workshop Report
This workshop offered participants discussions on two primary topics: public information and enforcement techniques. The main recommendation offered by participants was that FHWA and NHTSA should … [Read more...] about Interaction with Public and Highway Users – Workshop Report
Effectiveness of Extra Enforcement in Construction and Maintenance Work Zones
As traffic-related work zone crashes continue to increase across the nation, safety of road users and workers has become a top priority for transportation agencies. Since inattention and irresponsible … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Extra Enforcement in Construction and Maintenance Work Zones