Submitted by Holly Reese - Ohio Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor
There is a recent court decision that Ohio Law Enforcement needs to be aware of. I have written a case law update on this decision. This ruling comes from an Ohio Supreme Court case on anonymous tips for traffic stops. This opinion was issued last week.
To view the case law update on "Anonymous Tips for Traffic Stops", click here.
Holly Reese
Ohio Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor
(330) 904-8971
OHIO CRASH REPORTING AND EASY STREET DRAW NOW AVAILABLE
The Ohio Department of Public Safety has released the Ohio Uniform Crash Manual in a new, easy-access application, Fingertap.
Fingertap.com contains both Ohio Crash Manual and Easy Street Draw content. On Apple, we have now released the Fingertap DLS app. On Android it is called Fingertap.
Fingertap is a distributed learning and reference application suite that is used by Ohio to provide quick-to-use information on traffic crash reporting. Fingertap contains the full training and reference content for Ohio Traffic Crash reporting, and for the Easy Street Draw diagramming tool. With this content, officers can swiftly gain assistance on any traffic crash topic by visually drilling down to the specific item wanted. In addition, the content can be used as a training package, read e-book style, or searched by topic.
Fingertap can be found at Fingertap.com, as the Android app "Fingertap", and as the Apple app "Fingertap DLS".
See the Fingertap Getting Started guide, which you may find useful by clicking here.
Changes are coming for OLEIS application users.
The Ohio Department of Public Safety is continually evaluating the use of new technology with an emphasis in reliability and security. With this in mind, we are eliminating old server technology. This year the Ohio Department of Public Safety will retire the OLEIS (Ohio Law Enforcement Information System) application and offer a new web based application called the State of Ohio Law Enforcement Virtual Exchange (SOLVE).
Agencies that currently using OLEIS for any of the modules, will be able to continue using OLEIS, however, the Ohio Department of Public Safety will not support the application after SOLVE is in place. At this time, we are trying to gauge if your agency is interested in transitioning to the new application.
We are inviting you to transition into this new application that will look like OLEIS and will perform in an enhanced matter. If your agency is interested in a demonstration of the SOLVE application, see contact info below to schedule.
About the new application:
The State of Ohio Law Enforcement Virtual Exchange (SOLVE) was developed with the Ohio drug task forces in mind, but it was later determined that a case management system (CMS) was needed for the drug task forces lacking the same. SOLVE is now expanding to include eCitation and Crash modules as well as a CMS. The benefit about SOLVE is that it is in the Cloud so it is not reliant on the older technology of a Client/Server system. This means that the software will always be up to date and will not require local system to be continually updated, creating a more stable environment. The program is free to use.
If your agency is interested in transitioning to the new application SOLVE and you are a crash module user, please contact Tom Gwinn TEGwinn@dps.ohio.gov
If your agency uses the citation module and would like to transition to the SOLVE application or if you have any questions, please contact Gretchen Lopez-Martinez via email or phone at glopez-martinez@dps.ohio.gov or 614-752-4626.
Breath Test Permit Renewals Return to Normal Operations
To: Breath Alcohol Test Operators and Senior Operators
From: Jeanna Walock, Program Administrator - Alcohol and Drug Testing Program
Date: May 4, 2021
Effective June 1, 2021 Inspectors with the Alcohol and Drug Testing Program will be back out in the field conducting in-person renewals.
Due to the declining numbers of COVID-19 cases and with the increase in persons being immunized, the Alcohol and Drug Testing Program will resume normal operations for in-person renewal testing for breath test Operator and Senior Operator permits/access cards. Inspectors will be able to conduct renewals on all instruments approved for use in the State of Ohio.
To view the complete communication from ODH, click here.
REMINDER
The 2021 NHTSA Communications Calendar can be found by clicking here.
National Mobilization
The 2021 impaired driving national enforcement mobilization "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" goes into effect across the country from August 16 to September 6, 2021. One of the deadliest and most often committed - yet preventable - of crimes (impaired driving), has become a serious safety epidemic in our country.
As law enforcement professionals and highway safety advocates, your efforts will help reduce the number of crashes and fatalities due to impaired driving. By increasing State enforcement efforts, raising public awareness through paid, earned, and social media, and maximizing your local resources, you indeed can make a difference.
Please use these customizable enforcement materials to help you successfully spread the campaign’s message, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, and complement your enforcement campaign. The high-visibility enforcement model has two important purposes:
Spread the message, and
Increase enforcement efforts.
For more information and campaign materials, click here.
Drug-Impaired Driving | Drive High - Get a DUI
Drive High Get a DUI
We want to spread the word about the dangers of drug-impaired driving and to remind all drivers. If you are impaired by drugs, and are thinking about driving, pass your keys to a sober driver.
For more information and campaign materials, click here.
Motorcycle Safety | Rider Safety
Ride Sober or Get Pulled Over
Since alcohol affects skills essential to riding a motorcycle, such as balance and coordination, it should not come as any surprise that it also plays a significant role in motorcycle crash-related fatalities. These marketing materials are designed to remind motorcyclists to always ride smart and sober.
For more information and campaign materials, click here.
Many training resources are currently available through ODOT’s Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Center, including a variety of free webinars, eLearning courses and publications! Please visit the LTAP Available Training webpage for additional information.
Click here to visit the LTAP eLearning webpage for details on how to access more than 300 free online courses/modules. Topics include Road Diets, Roadway Departure Countermeasures and many others.
Click here to visit the LTAP Route of Navigation (RON) Educational series, with links to dozens of resource publications for topic categories such as Access Management, Roadway Safety, Signage and Work Zone Safety.
TO MEET THE TSRP'S AND LEARN WHAT TRAINING IS AVAILABLETO LAW ENFORMCEMENT AND PROSECUTORS, click here.
TRAFFIC SAFETY CASE LAW UPDATE FOR 2020 - to view this video click here.
OHIO INTOXILYZER 8000 FOR PROSECUTORS - to view click here.
Stay tuned to future issues of TrafficWise as new videos are released.
TRAFFIC SAFETY RESOURCE PROSECUTORS WEBINARS
Monthly Traffic Tuesday webinar series:
Mental & Medical Conditions that Mimic Intoxication(1.5-hr CLE General Credit)
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Presenter: Jason Beaman, D.O., M.S., M.P.H., FAPA, Chair, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Assistant Clinical Professor at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
This presentation will cover how medical and mental conditions can mimic intoxication. Attendees will review different forms of intoxication and then be able to distinguish medical and mental conditions from intoxication. Such information will allow both prosecutors and law enforcement to become more aware as to possible alternative conditions while evaluating a DUI suspect at the roadside and while preparing a DUI case for court.
There is NO CHARGE to attend these webinars, however you must register in advance using the links listed above.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions on how to join each webinar. In order to ensure that you are able to log on, please register at least four (4) hours in advance. Also, please make sure you retain the confirmation email sent to you. If you will be unable to attend this webinar at the scheduled time but would still like to watch it, please go ahead and register as indicated; however, YOU WILL ONLY RECEIVE CLE CREDIT IF YOU ATTEND THE LIVE WEBINAR pursuant to the Supreme Court of Ohio rules. Everyone who is registered will receive a link to the recording of the webinar regardless of whether they attended (unless otherwise noted in the session description).
If you have any questions or need any assistance registering for the webinar, please feel free to contact Vin Petty at VinPetty@FloridaTSRP.com or Holly Reese at hreesetsrp@gmail.com
These webinars are being conducted by the Florida TSRP Program utilizing the National TSRP Program webinar account. The account is funded through the NAPC/NHTSA Cooperative Agreement, Project Number 693JJ92050011.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR DUI TRIALS - WEBINAR SERIES
"Webinar Wednesday" Special Series: Essential Skills for DUI Trials (June & July 2021)
In recognition of the complexity in both the investigation and prosecution of DUI cases, the Florida and Ohio Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Programs are excited to announce a special webinar series entitled "Essential Skills for DUI Trials." This new series consisted of eight (8) weekly sessions, occurring throughout June & July of 2021; note that due to scheduling issues, although these remain "Webinar Wednesdays," six (6) of these sessions will be held on Friday and one (1) will be held on Tuesday. This series will provide both law enforcement and prosecutors with essentials tips and tricks to properly handle DUI Trials, from Initial Case Preparation through Closing Argument. These sessions are non-State-specific and are intended to assist prosecutors and law enforcement nationwide -- all are welcome!
To view the speaker flier for the Essential Skills for DUI Trials listed below, click here.
Below are the four (4) remaining webinars in this series.
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) provides officers with general knowledge related to drug impaired driving and to promote the use of Drug Recognition Experts (DRE). Law enforcement officers will learn to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving crashes.
The ARIDE program stresses the importance of the signs and symptoms of the seven drug categories. Officers attending this course will receive an update/refresher of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFSTs) and must successfully pass an SFST proficiency evaluation. This training also promotes interaction with representatives from the state's prosecution community who are encouraged to attend. The instructors for this course are all Ohio DRE certified instructors.
Prerequisite: Law enforcement officers must have had training in SFST (previously ADAP). This course is funded through an OTSO/NHTSA grant and is free for sworn Ohio law enforcement officers and prosecutors only. Tuition for out-of-state officers is $250.
To view the upcoming classes and to register, click here.
Drug Recognition Expert Program
The Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Program is a traffic safety program that focuses on the detection, apprehension and adjudication of drug-impaired drivers.
A DRE is a law enforcement officer highly trained to recognize impairment in drivers under the influence of drugs other than or in addition to alcohol.
For more information, upcoming training dates and how to apply for this free training, please view the DRE Application, School Information and upcoming classes by clicking here.
REMEMBER the OTSO offers materials for numerous traffic safety campaigns, including impaired driving, restraint usage, distracted driving, speeding and motorcycles. Utilizing the numerous materials found here can make an impact that will reach beyond your community. By raising public awareness YOU can help save lives. The order form can be found by clicking here.
