Download - Michael N. Geraci Director Office of Safety Programs National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Michael N. GeraciDirector
Office of Safety ProgramsNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Two segments
• Enforcement
• Officer Safety
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Preliminary 2010 Seat Belt Use Rates By Law Type and State
Primary Secondary No Adult Seat Belt Law
State surveys conducted in accordance with Section 157, Title 23, U.S. CodePrimary Laws were recently passed in AK, KY, MS (2006); ME (2007); AR, FL, MN, WI (2009); KS (2010)
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Projected 2010 Fatality Increases
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How Do We Compare Internationally?
Fatalities15 Year Period - 1995-2009
U.S. 19% Decline
Australia 25% Decline
U.K. 39% Decline
France 52% Decline(TRB, 2011)
WHY?5
Components of Successful National Programs
• Management and Planning
• Specific Countermeasures
• Political Support and Leadership
(TRB, 2011)
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What Challenges are Impacting Traffic Services in Your
Community?
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Law Enforcement Liaison Training and Guidelines
(LEL TAG)
John’s Hopkins Supervisor/Management Traffic
Safety Curriculum Development
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Purpose of Training
“Core Competency”– Enhance skills and current traffic
safety knowledge base– Solidify the value of traffic safety – Cultivate and mentor traffic safety
leaders – Facilitate the development,
implementation, and promotion of highway safety programs which are important to the quality of life within the communities served.
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Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety
DDACTSDDACTS is an operational
model that uses the integration of location-based crime and traffic
data to establish effective and efficient methods for
deploying law enforcement and other resources.
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DDACTS Goal
Reduce the incidence of crime, crashes and traffic violations in a
community
Reduces Social Harm
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Nashville Police Department
41,754 5,59572672008
42,7414,73274662007
43,6663,91997872006
45,9123,54890832005
46,5523,47795862004
48,4883,24282772003
UCR Part I IncidentsDUI ArrestsFatalitiesFatal CrashesYear
2009 65 69 5, 518 37,288
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Baltimore County Police Department
Crime Results
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Baltimore County Police Department
Traffic Results• Traffic Crashes
– Reductions in 10 of 15 target areas– Identification of problem zones
• Traffic Stops– Up 39.3% (or 8965 total stops)– 54,000 enforcement hours in the target
areas
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Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
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Shawnee Police Department
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Increased pro-active work means decreased re-active
work
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DDACTS WorkshopTo provide law
enforcement the training and technical assistance to implement or enhance a data-driven approach to
reducing social harms (crashes and crime).
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DDACTSReturn On Investment
Cost Effective Approach
Reduction in Social Harm
Fewer Calls for Service
Increased Time For High-Visibility
Patrols
Increased Deterrence
Increased Field Contacts20
Additional Information
www.ddacts.com
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Enforcement & Occupant Protection
Preliminary Officer Fatality Statistics
2011 2010 % ChangeTotal Fatalities 65 52 +25%Gunfire 32 18 +78%Traffic Incidents 17 24 -29%Other Causes 16 10 +60%
As of April 27, 2011. Source: National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
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NCSA FARS Numbers by State – 1980 - 2008
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Officers are not the only victims
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Enforcement & Occupant Protection
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• Officer Awareness and Training– Traffic Occupant Protection
Strategies (TOPS)– Traffic Incident Management
• Scene Safety
– Decision Making– Cockpit Distraction Issues
Increasing Officer Safety
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Countermeasures
• Identify the Issues• Implement Sound Belt Use
Policies• Reinforce Policies• Peer to Peer Encouragement• Personal Commitment
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National Partner Organizations
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National Partner Organizations
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
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QUESTIONS?
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