WHEREAS, The International Association of Chiefs of Police strongly supports and participates in efforts to reduce and minimize traffic crashes; and

WHEREAS, Work zones constitute only a small fraction of the nation’s total highway mileage, yet hundreds die at these sites annually with thousands more injured; and

WHEREAS, Work zone fatalities account for disproportionate number of all highway traffic fatalities; and

WHEREAS, Enforcement within work zones has proven effective in reducing the numbers and severity of traffic crashes; and

WHEREAS, Some construction sites are inherently more dangerous than others and warrant dedicated enforcement and safety techniques beyond normal patrol functions; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the International Association of Chiefs of Police, duly assembled at its 105th annual conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, urges the U.S. Department of Transportation to encourage coordinated efforts with all jurisdictions to ensure continued cooperation between traffic law enforcement and transportation agencies regarding work zone safety; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the emphasis on work zone safety be supported by highway construction funding dedicated to specific and necessary traffic law enforcement beyond normal patrol responsibilities.