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TRAFFIC UNIT
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| Motor Officers G. Fisher, T. Faesi, T.
Bozeman and Sgt. S. Jackson |
The
Portsmouth Police Strategic Traffic Enforcement Unit serves as
the primary unit responsible for the planning, analysis and
coordination of the department’s police traffic services.
GOALS:
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To ensure the safety and
well being of the citizens of Portsmouth by reducing
injuries, deaths and economic losses resulting from motor
vehicle crashes.
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To enhance citizen
education, understanding and satisfaction of police traffic
services.
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To deter crime through
increased presence and visibility in the community and
through the apprehension of criminals by utilizing motor
vehicles in the most efficient, pertinent and safe manner
possible.
OBJECTIVES:
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To identify high
accident areas, analyze data and apply problem solving
techniques in the resolution of traffic problems.
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To enhance traffic
safety in the City of Portsmouth by reducing both the
frequency and severity of traffic crashes.
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To aggressively
investigate citizen complaints and enforce all applicable
traffic laws and regulations.
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To vigorously pursue the
investigation of any and all illegal activities detected as
a result of traffic stops.
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To act as
representatives of the department through public appearances
at special functions, parades and funerals.
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To represent the
department as public speakers and instructors, when
requested.
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To investigate, clear,
and charge, when possible, all hit and run accidents
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To actively monitor and
enforce Commercial Motor Vehicles which may be moved to
protect the traveling public from hazards, unnecessary
delays, and to preserve the structural integrity of the
cities highways and bridges.
Additionally, the Traffic Unit will analyze
traffic crash data to identify problem areas and solutions by
working closely with Traffic Engineering. The Unit will answer
and respond to citizen complaints related to traffic and work
with Neighborhood Impact Officers in resolving issues. The Unit
will also conduct Operator License/Registration and DUI
checkpoints as well as generalized DUI enforcement. To
accomplish the unit’s mission, members of the Traffic Unit will
utilize Police Motorcycles and both marked and unmarked patrol
vehicles.
CONTACT THE
STRATEGIC TRAFFIC UNIT
| Sergeant S. Jackson |
Tel: 757-393-8752 |
Fax: 757-393-5318 |
EMAIL THE STRATEGIC TRAFFIC UNIT
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