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Michael N. Geraci Director Office of Safety Programs National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Two segments. Enforcement Officer Safety. Primary. Secondary. No Adult Seat Belt Law. Preliminary 2010 Seat Belt Use Rates By Law Type and State.
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Michael N. GeraciDirectorOffice of Safety ProgramsNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Two segments Enforcement Officer Safety
Primary Secondary No Adult Seat Belt Law Preliminary 2010 Seat Belt Use Rates By Law Type and State Primary Laws were recently passed in AK, KY, MS (2006); ME (2007); AR, FL, MN, WI (2009); KS (2010) State surveys conducted in accordance with Section 157, Title 23, U.S. Code
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?
Components of Successful NationalPrograms Management and Planning Specific Countermeasures Political Support and Leadership (TRB, 2011)
What Challenges are Impacting Traffic Services in Your Community?
Law Enforcement Liaison Training and Guidelines(LEL TAG)John’s Hopkins Supervisor/Management Traffic Safety Curriculum Development
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.
Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic SafetyDDACTS DDACTS 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.
DDACTS Goal Reduce the incidence of crime, crashes and traffic violations in a community Reduces Social Harm
Year Fatal Crashes Fatalities DUI Arrests UCR Part I Incidents 2003 77 82 3,242 48,488 2004 86 95 3,477 46,552 2005 83 90 3,548 45,912 2006 87 97 3,919 43,666 2007 66 74 4,732 42,741 2008 67 72 5,595 41,754 2009 65 69 5, 518 37,288 Nashville Police Department
Baltimore County Police DepartmentTraffic 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
DDACTS Workshop To provide law enforcement the training and technical assistance to implement or enhance a data-driven approach to reducing social harms (crashes and crime).
DDACTSReturn On Investment Cost Effective Approach Reduction in Social Harm Fewer Calls for Service Increased Time For High-Visibility Patrols Increased Deterrence Increased Field Contacts
www.ddacts.com Additional Information
Officer Fatalities 42 percent of officers killed in crashes from 1980 – 2008 were not wearing restraints
Frequent Crash Factors • Lack of Seat Belt Use • Off Road into Fixed Object • Speed
Enforcement & Occupant Protection Kansas City Police Chief Jim Corwin: "Of all the people in the world, we should be the first ones to understand that seat belts do save lives“
Increasing Officer Safety • Officer Awareness and Training • Traffic Occupant Protection Strategies (TOPS) • Traffic Incident Management • Scene Safety • Decision Making • Cockpit Distraction Issues
Countermeasures Identify the Issues Implement Sound Belt Use Policies Reinforce Policies Peer to Peer Encouragement Personal Commitment
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National Partner Organizations National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial