Introduction to Traffic Law Investigation and Enforcement

<p>Designed to serve as a comprehensive guide <em>Introduction to Traffic Law Investigation and Enforcement</em> equips law enforcement officials with the vital knowledge they need to confidently and successfully investigate and enforce traffic laws. <br /><br />In Unit 1 of the text students develop foundational knowledge regarding common traffic rules including current licensing and registration laws and moving non-moving and federal motor carrier regulations. Unit 2 explores methods used to enforce traffic codes familiarizing readers with the proper preparation of traffic tickets the use of speed detection devices the application of field sobriety tests and more. Students are introduced to accident investigation processes and procedures in Unit 3 covering both basic and advanced topics from the completion of an accident report form to analyzing an accident reconstruction to determine its cause. In the final unit readers develop an understanding of why traffic management programs are implemented and evaluated as well as methods of supervision and ways to interpret traffic data. <br /><br /><em>Introduction to Traffic Law Investigation and Enforcement</em> is an ideal textbook for courses in traffic law policing and law enforcement.</p><p><strong>Aric Steven Frazier</strong> is a lecturer at Oakland City University where he teaches courses in forensics investigation and other criminal justice topics. He is a senior consultant for Frazier Reconstruction Services providing clients with assistance in traffic administration crash reconstruction and law enforcement application testing and evaluation. He previously taught at Vincennes University and Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and has served as a police officer.</p>