Traffic Safety
Traffic-related fatalities are annually ranked as one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The IACP is dedicated to addressing priority roadway safety initiatives, including impaired driving, distracted driving, speed enforcement, occupant protection, and officer safety. The traffic safety initiatives of the IACP are designed to provide resources, guidance, and best practices to the law enforcement community, in an effort to help prevent future loss of life on our roadways and to improve the overall quality of life in our communities.
Traffic Safety Resource Guide
The Traffic Safety Resource Guide is designed to help law enforcement officers address the elements of traffic safety from education to enforcement, as well as…
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Distracted Driving Toolkit
What is the Distracted Driving Toolkit? The Distracted Driving Toolkit provides law enforcement chief executives, command staff, first-line supervisors, and patrol officers with effective strategies…
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Policy Center Resources
See AllMotor Vehicle Stops
Motor vehicle stops should be performed professionally and courteously. Law enforcement agencies should promote the education of the public about proper driving procedures, while recognizing and taking...
License Plate Readers
The availability and use of license plate recognition (LPR) systems have provided many opportunities for the enhancement of productivity, effectiveness, and officer safety.
These documents provide officers...
Resources
Safe, Quick Clearance of Traffic Incidents Toolkit
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) created the Safe, Quick Clearance of Traffic Incidents toolkit...
The Role of Police Foundations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, there are many needs arising at police agencies around the world. Police foundations are stepping up to help law enforcement...
Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Victims of domestic violence may face an increase in violence and greater barriers to accessing help as stay-at-home orders force them to spend more time...
Law Enforcement Response to Sexual Assault during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Responding to crimes against persons is considered an essential function of policing. Victims of sexual assault may face greater barriers to reporting crimes, accessing help...
