Multi Jurisdictional Traffic Task force

2. Multi JurisdictionalTrafficTask force Jackson County Traffic Safety Task Force www.jctstf.org

3. Identify the criteria of a successful Multi Jurisdictional Enforcement Unit Course Objectives

4. Course Objectives Identify the administrative requirements of a Multi Jurisdictional Enforcement Unit

5. Course Objectives Identify the successful structure of a Multi Jurisdictional Enforcement Unit

6. Course Objectives Demonstrate the elements necessary to administer and fund a Multi Jurisdictional Enforcement Unit

7. JUSTIFICATION The U.S. Supreme Court on June 14, 1990 upheld the use of sobriety checkpoints to detect and deter impaired drivers. Previous appeals to the Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of such checkpoints had been declined, which allowed high state court rulings to stand. The June 14, 1990 ruling “clearly upheld the constitutionality of such enforcement measures.”

8. WHY IMPAIRED ENFORCEMENT? ALCOHOL-RELATED CRASHES AND FATALITIES REDUCED BY 20% CDC, 2001

9. MICHIGAN vs. SITZ Impaired enforcement is constitutional because this small inconvenience was overwhelmed by a compelling state interest in saving lives.

10. PURPOSE OF ENFORCEMENT • Saves lives • Reduces Injuries • Minimize property loss • Reduce insurance rates across the state • Education

11. Authority and Jurisdiction • Authority • Must be a P.O.S.T. certified LEO • Must meet the P.O.S.T. requirements for the Operation Area • Additional requirements • SFST certified, BA certified, Supervisor Checkpoint Certified, OSHA requirements, High Visibility impact REQUIREMENTS

12. JURISDICTION Under normal circumstances you work under your jurisdiction. When using a Multi Jurisdictional Enforcement Unit, it is simpler to work under the authority of the Sheriff with a Mutual Aid Agreement

13. MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT • Under Article VI, Section 16 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri, pursuant to RSMO. 70.815.2 grants the authority to operate under Missouri law. • The Mutual Aid Agreement must be adopted between all entities participating in a joint Multi Jurisdictional Enforcement Unit. This must include all participants i.e. law enforcement, traffic safety, and governmental administrations. • Review the Mutual Aid Agreement (Handout)

14. Structure of a Multi Jurisdictional Enforcement Unit • Oversight Committee • Officer in charge • Secretary • Participants • Law enforcement agencies • Media Representative • Equipment Management • Missouri Department of Transportation • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration • Prosecutor’s Office • MADD • Youth Alcohol Advocates • School District Representatives

15. Operation Order for Impaired Driver Enforcement • Officer in Charge • Command Post • Emergency Services • Medical & Fire • Communications • K-9 Unit • Interpreter • Immigration (ICE) • Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)

16. Operation Order for Impaired Driver Enforcement (cont.) • Support Services • Clerical • Booking • Prisoner Transport • Towing • Equipment Management • Safety Equipment • Breathalyzer • BAT Van • Lighting

17. Multi Jurisdictional Enforcement Unit Uses • Sobriety Checkpoints • Saturation Patrols

18. Saturation Patrols Area targeted using: • Documented crash data • High volume of traffic • Impaired driver arrest data • Alcohol related calls for service • Complaints from the community • Direction from MODOT

19. Saturation Patrols cont Officers are given an area with boundaries of operation and are focused on: • Impaired Drivers • Other Hazardous Moving Violations

20. How To Make It Happen • Utilize existing resources • Grants & Matching Funds http://www.modot.gov/safety

21. Conclusion • Identify the criteria of a successful Multi Jurisdictional Enforcement Unit. • Identify the administrative requirements of a Multi Jurisdictional Enforcement Unit. • Identify the successful structure of a Multi Jurisdictional Enforcement Unit • Demonstrate the elements necessary to administer and fund a Multi Jurisdictional Enforcement Unit.

22. QUESTIONS?