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AGENDA ITEM REPORT

Title: Report on the SAFE Driving Symposium
REPORT PROFILE
MEETING DATE
6/28/2012		 BUREAU SUBMITTING THIS REPORT
Training Program Services Bureau
RESEARCHED BY (PRINT NAME)
Ed Pecinovsky		 REVIEWED BY (PRINT NAME)
Bryon Gustafson
REPORT DATE
05/11/2012		 APPROVED BY
Paul Cappitelli		 DATE APPROVED
06/12/12
PURPOSE
Information Only		 FINANCIAL IMPACT
No

ISSUE:
This is a report on the upcoming SAFE Driving Symposium to be held October 9 – 11, 2012 in San Diego to update the law enforcement community on efforts to reduce the incidence of officers being killed or injured in traffic-related incidents.
BACKGROUND:

The SAFE Driving Campaign is aimed at reducing fatal and serious injury law enforcement traffic collisions. SAFE stands for Situation-Appropriate, Focused, and Educated. “Situation-Appropriate”recognizes the need for officers to modify their driving for varied situations and for trainers, supervisors, and chiefs or sheriffs to establish and reinforce what is appropriate for their agency. “Focused”addresses the many concerns related to roadway position, distraction, fatigue, and multi-tasking. “Educated”refers to both training and policy, and the need for officers to apply what they learn from these areas to their driving.

 

POST has been holding meetings with stakeholders since 2008 to share information on the topic and explore ways to reduce officer fatalities and serious injuries. These meetings with SAFE Driving stakeholders including the Vehicle Operations and Training Advisory Council, the Research Team, and the Advisory Board, have resulted in significant progress and now staff is preparing to present the work of this collective group to constituents in the form of a training symposium.
ANALYSIS:
Staff is creating the program which will be a series of plenary and breakout training sessions exploring various topics related to the SAFE Driving Campaign. There will be presentations by members of the Research Team and noted speakers covering a range of issues such as motorcycle safety and how to incorporate driving safety into EVOC programs and other related topics.
RECOMMENDATION:
This report is presented for information only. No action is required.
 
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