Tennessee Sheriff Recognized for 70% Drop in County’s Traffic Fatalities
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has recognized the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office in Memphis, TN, for efforts to reduce traffic deaths in the county by more than 70%.
Shelby County’s enforcement and public education efforts have led to a 71% decrease in traffic fatalities in 2005, a 14% decrease in traffic crash injuries, and a 46% decrease in traffic crashes related to driving under the influence. Each year, traffic-related fatalities claim the lives of nearly 40,000 Americans.
More than 400 law enforcement agencies applied for the IACP Law Enforcement Challenge Awards. The program encourages law enforcement agencies to meet comprehensive goals related to traffic safety. The Memphis, TN, agency’s award-winning performance has earned a Genesis handheld directional radar unit donated by Decatur Electronics, Inc., of Decatur, IL.
Decatur Electronics manufactures speed measurement equipment for sports, industrial applications, and OEM products for companies including Harley-Davidson, Polaris, and Jugs. The company also manufactures Gemini in-car digital video systems and OnSite radar and message trailers.
