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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Officer Fatalities

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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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