Officer Safety Webinar Hosted by: December 8, 2015 Start time: 9:30 AM (MST) 11:30 AM (EST) 1
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Key Note Speakers Craig Floyd Chairman & CEO National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Nick Breul Director Officer Safety & Wellness Mike Keith Sr. Program Manager Officer Safety & Wellness 4
National Law Enforcement National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Officers Memorial 5
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VISION National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund To inspire every citizen to value law enforcement MISSION To tell the story of American law enforcement and to make it safer for those who serve 7
The Big Picture 20,538 Officers on the Memorial Firearms-related deaths: 11,382 (55%) Traffic-related deaths: 5,867 (29%) Other causes: 3,289 (16%) 8
Traffic-related Fatalities: 1964-2014 62 48 26% decrease since 1964 9
Average Annual Traffic Fatalities by Decade: 1960s-2010s 2014 2010s 2000s 1990s 1980s 1970s 1960s 48 11% less than decade avg. 55 72 60 65 60 60 0 20 40 60 80 10
Officer Fatalities: 2014 vs 2013 2014 2013 % Change Total Fatalities 117 107 +9% Firearms-related 48 33 +45% Traffic-related 48 46 +4% Other Causes 21 28-25% 11
Officer Fatalities: 2015 v. 2014 (Year to date information) 2015 2014 %Change Total Fatalities 117 107 +9% Firearms-related 38 46-17% Traffic-related 50 41 +22% Other Causes 29 20 45% 12
Traffic Fatalities: 2015 v. 2014 (Year to date information) 2015 2014 %Change Total Fatalities 50 41 +22% Automobile 35 29 +21% Motorcycle 5 5 -- Struck-by 10 7 +43% 13
Troubling Concerns In 2014, 24% of officers killed were not wearing body armor Down from 34% in 2013 In 2014, 38% of officers killed in auto crashes were not wearing seatbelts Down from 57% in 2013 In 2014, 53% of fatal auto crashes were single vehicle crashes Roughly the same as 2013 (54%) Number of officers shot and killed in ambush attacks in 2014 (15) was three times the number from 2013 (5) 14
Some Good News Since the 1970s, number of officer fatalities has steadily declined averaged about 230 officer deaths each year in 1970s, compared to about 146 over last 10 years (37% decline) Decline occurred as number of officers more than doubled The number of officer fatalities in 2013 (107) and 2014 (117) were the lowest in more than 50 years 15
Traffic Crashes 16
NHTSA Regions 17
Traffic Related Fatalities 2012-2014 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 3 19 13 7 4 18 2 3 37 12 24 US Territory Region 10 Region 9 Region 8 Region 7 Region 6 Region 5 Region 4 Region 3 Region 2 Region 1 Automobile Struck By Motorcycle 18
Single Vehicle Crashes 32 Between 2012 2014 total crashes increased 23% Single Vehicle 26 28 10 15 17 During the same period single vehicle crashes increased 70% Multi Vehicle 16 13 15 2012 2013 2014 19
Seat Belt Usage There were 86 fatal automotive traffic crashes involving law enforcement officers between 2012-2014 47% of the officers in those crashes were not wearing seat belts NOT Belted Belted 20
Motorcycle Officer Fatality Trends 21
2010-2015 Police Motorcycle Crash Data From 2010 through the first half of 2015, there were 32 fatal traffic crashes involving police motorcycle officers: 25 involved collisions with other vehicles 5 were single motorcycle crashes 2 were single ATV crashes 22
Key Finding in Analysis of Police Motorcycle Crashes 10 of the 32 fatal crashes occurred while the officers were engaged in escort activity, accounting for almost one third of all fatal police motorcycle crashes. 4 Funeral escort 3 Dignitary protection/vip escort 3 Parades or bicycle ride escort 23
Struck-by Incidents 24
Struck-by Incidents 59 officers died as a result of being struck by a vehicle between 2010 2014. 13 10 12 11 9 4 of those officers died from incidents that occurred prior to 2010 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 25
Struck-by Incidents 24% of the officers struck were on scene of a crash At a Crash Scene Traffic Detail Traffic Stop Deploying Spikes 7 7 9 13 16% were working a traffic detail Admin / Other Fleeing Suspect Disabled Motorist 4 4 7 Clearing Roadway Debris 2 On Unrelated Call 2 26
Fatal Crashes Involving a Failure to Move Over and Slow Down 27
Move Over Crash Data From 2010 through the first half of 2015, there were 21 fatal traffic crashes involving drivers failing to Move Over and Slow Down : 9 of the collisions involved State Police or Highway Patrol officers 9 involved municipal agencies 3 involved Sheriff s Offices 28
Move Over Crash Data 10 of the 21 fatal crashes involved an impaired driver. 7 crashes occurred while officers were on the scene of an existing crash. 7 crashes occurred while officers were conducting traffic enforcement stops. 3 crashes occurred as officers were conducting a DUI investigation on another motorist The other crashes occurred as officers assisted disabled motorists or were directing traffic. 29
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Bad Weather Conditions 2010-2015 26 fatal traffic crashes identified 13 of the crashes cited snow or icy road conditions 10 of the crashes involved heavy rain or rain slicked roadways 2 of the crashes cited fog as a factor 1 of the crashes cited intense sun glare as a contributing factor 35
NHTSA Traffic Safety Research and analyze trends Roll call presentation videos Traffic Safety handouts Social media messaging 36
Destination Zero Recognize innovative and successful officer safety and wellness programs Build a comprehensive resource base for departments looking to start and implement their own program Submit at: www.destinationzero.org 37
NLEOMF Traffic Safety Partners Department of Transportation NHTSA Federal Highway SHRP2 & TIMS NIOSH ResponderSafety.com LEOnearmiss.org 38
Safety Tips Limit distractions in police vehicles Wear your body armor Wear your seat belt Utilize reflective high visibility gear Enhance vehicle conspicuity Motorcycle visibility Incorporate right side approaches Consider TIMS training 39
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PowerPoint Presentation Available at: www.lawmemorial.org/lti 41