David Teodosio at Police Chief Magazine

UAS Crime Scene Videography

Drones, or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), have rapidly transformed policing, particularly tactical operations. Their ability to gather intelligence, provide aerial perspectives for situational aware...

Drugs & Alcohol

A close-up image of a person's hand holding a steering wheel while driving. The person is also holding a lit cigarette or joint between their fingers. The background shows a blurred view of a road and some buildings, with sunlight streaming in from the left side of the image.

Cannabis Contradictions and Challenges

In a June 2021 Special Session, the Connecticut House of Representatives voted to become the 19th state to legalize the use of recreational cannabis for adults over the age of 21. The state capitol, s...

Traffic Safety

Officer pulling someone over on the side of the highway

The SMART Approach for Emergency Vehicle Lighting

Recall a time when you were driving and approached an emergency scene. What’s the first thing you noticed? Likely, you encountered several emergency vehicles and a sea of fast, flashing bright light...

Drugs & Alcohol

A Bustling City Intersection Captured From Above With Pedestrians Crossing in Multiple Directions

Drive Without Alcohol

Mexico, like many developing nations, faces significant challenges in terms of road safety. Every year, thousands of people lose their lives or are seriously injured in traffic crashes. Mexico City (C...

Traffic Safety

State Trooper car involved in a head on collision with the hood thrown open

Managing an Epidemic of Wrong-Way Drivers

In the early morning of December 17, 2024, Trooper Carlos Rios-Redd was on a routine graveyard shift, unaware that the next call for service would significantly impact many lives, including his own. W...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: A DRE’s Perspective

For four decades, the Drug Evaluation and Classification Program, under the direction of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the International Association of Chief’s of Police, ha...

Tech Talk

Tech Talk: Multilayered Police Event Security

Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), more commonly known as “drones,” are both affordable and accessible—a dangerous combination for malicious actors who want to wreak havoc. While no one wants to thi...