TrafficWise - November 21, 2022
Ohio State Highway Patrol sent this bulletin at 11/21/2022 11:34 AM EST
![]() The Ohio State Highway Patrol and The Ohio State University – John Glenn College of Public Affairs will host the 2023 Public Safety Leadership Academy for qualified police executives. This intensive, 11-week residential professional training program will be held March 27, through June 9, 2023, at the Patrol's Training Academy. Click HERE for more information on student requirements, and how to nominate an executive officer to attend this course. The deadline to submit is December 23, 2022. WEBINAR SERIES*The following webinars are approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credit hours for prosecutors* DECEMBER TRAFFIC TUESDAY WEBINAR Title: Forensic Toxicology in DUI Cases: Bringing Out the Nerd in You Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Time: 2p-3:30p Eastern Presenter: Amy Miles, Director of Forensic Toxicology, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, UW School of Medicine and Public Health; National Resource Toxicologist Description: You have received the toxicology report back from your laboratory for your DUI case. Listed on the report are drugs that you know are not the active parent, but you observed impairment. Now what? What did the subject ingest? What drugs are there as a result of the body's metabolism? Your lab is always a great resource, yet there is some preliminary information you can learn to help navigate the report before you must write an email or make a call to the lab. This presentation will discuss the differences between active drugs, their metabolites as well as various precursors and derivatives so that one can better understand and handle drug DUI cases using several examples of specific cases. There is no charge to attend this webinar, but you must register in advance. Click here for complete information and registration information. ![]()
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![]() Reminder: Annual I-8000 Proficiency TestingThere are currently over 2,100 Ohio I-8000 operators who have not completed a successful proficiency or subject test in 2022. In order to maintain proficiency, each operator must successfully complete and upload a subject test or proficiency test each calendar year. Click HERE for more information If you have questions, please contact the Alcohol and Drug Testing Program at BADT@odh.ohio.gov or (614) 644-4609. |
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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 ProgramThe 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. |
Transportation Research Board
- 102nd Annual Meeting (Washington, DC)
- January 8-12, 2023
- https://www.trb.org/AnnualMeeting/AnnualMeeting.aspx
National Sheriffs' Association (NSA)
- Winter Legislative & Technology Conference (Washington, DC)
- February 3-6, 2023
- https://www.sheriffs.org/
Lifesavers 2023 Conference
- National Conference on Highway Safety Priorities (Seattle, WA)
- April 2-4, 2023
- https://lifesaversconference.org/
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Ohio Heads Into Peak Time For Deer-Related Crashes
It’s deer season… on Ohio’s roadways. The Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Ohio Department of Insurance, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and AAA are all reminding drivers that fall is peak time for deer-related crashes.
Since 2017, statistics from OSHP show there were 103,752 deer-related crashes on Ohio’s roadways. While 95% of deer-related crashes only resulted in property damage, 30 crashes resulted in fatal injuries.
- Nearly 43% of these crashes occurred in October, November, and December.
- The top counties for deer related crashes are Stark, Richland, Hancock, Williams, Trumbull and Defiance with I-71, SR-2 and US-30 being the top roadways where deer-related crashes occur in Ohio.
According to ODNR, deer become visibly active from late October through November. This is due in large part to the fall breeding season. While males pursue prospective mates throughout the season, they often encounter females that are not yet willing to breed, which can result in pursuits where deer will dart into roadways with little caution. This unpredictable movement leads to an increase in deer-related vehicle crashes.
How to avoid animal collisions:
- Scan the road ahead:Looking ahead helps provide enough reaction time if an animal is spotted. Also, remember some animals, like deer, move in groups, so when there is one, there are usually more in the area.
- Use high beam headlights if there is no oncoming traffic:This can help you spot deer or other wildlife more quickly and give you time to slow down, move over or honk the horn to scare the animal away. High beams also help in spotting animals’ reflective eyes.
- Be extra cautious at dawn and dusk:Deer tend to be more active in the early morning and at dusk. That’s why these are peak times for deer-vehicle collisions.
- If a collision is unavoidable, apply the brakes firmly and remain in your lane:Swerving to avoid an animal can often cause a more serious crash or cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Drivers who swerve to miss a deer and hit something else may be charged for an at-fault crash.
- Always wear a seatbelt and remain awake, alert, and sober:The chances of getting injured when hitting an animal are much higher if you don’t have your seatbelt on. If you’re distracted or drowsy, you’re not properly scanning the road for deer and could end up spotting them too late.
What to do if you hit a deer:
- Following the collision, call the police.
- Avoid making contact with the deer/animal. A frightened and wounded animal can be dangerous and pose a threat when approached or might further injure itself.
- Activate the vehicle’s hazard lights whether it’s light or dark outside.
- If possible, move the vehicle to a safe location out of the roadway, and wait for help to arrive.
- Drivers should contact their insurance agent or company representative as quickly as possible to report any vehicle damage.
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Localized Traffic Safety Bulletins Available Online:
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