Comments on: Why are so many police officers killed as a result of automobile accidents?

By: Hookit

Hookit — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 11:20:31 +0000

In our force and I have been here for almost 30 years more officers are killed as a result of attacks from Criminals.
Officers are told not to break road traffic laws which may put them and the public at risk. However there are times when one must speed and use blue lights to help protect the public and officers are trained in this kind o driving. The problem is many road users are not fit to ride a bike let alone drive a car. And we have far more people driving today who have not passed the test nor are they insured.

Please see the link to roll of Honour. Hookit

By: carswoody

carswoody — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:44:24 +0000

Apart from the obvious answers like faster speeds etc, we are routinely asked to perform our role in unsuitable vehicles. I;e response driving in a Corsa or Fiesta…..Its like having an accident wrapped in nothing more than tin foil. The people who buy the cars have our blood on their hands. carswoody

By: Big Fella

Big Fella — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:24:30 +0000

Police officers spend more time driiving then your average person, and they frequently as a part of their job exit their vehicle on highways, roads, and other heavily traveled roads, conducting traffic investigations and accidents, so they are more prone to be involved in an incident with a vehicle, sometime resulting in their death! Big Fella

By: Ben Gunn

Ben Gunn — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:18:02 +0000

As we know, some officers drive badly. It is rare, so the cases make headlines when they happen. On most occasions, I agree with Michael. As an example, I once finished dealing with an accident and had one leg over my motorcycle intending to get on it and ride away. Someone came along and knocked the motorcycle from under me. How do you anticipate that sort of driving? Ben Gunn

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:14:29 +0000

A patrol officer spends most of his time in that patrol car. He is often asked to drive at high speeds and make high risk maneuvers with it. While trained to do those things, the actions of civilians on the roadway are often so unexpected that even high quality training can not prepare you for it. Michael

By: Mickypoo

Mickypoo — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:41:02 +0000

I don’t know the answer but in England it seems rather interesting that they put signs up, leading to the accident site, saying “Police Accident” Mickypoo