Stop Safe

[Chippysgt]

This is an excellent occupational safety video about making traffic stops and what can happen. I was relieved to see the CHP officers doing the right things when they were depicted on this video. It is about 14 minutes long and it is good for old timers to see to remind them not to be complacent and it is good for newbies and wannabes to see to understand how really dangerous this job can be.

http://www.dps.mo.gov/home/MoveOverVideo.htm

[WantToBeCHP]

This is an excellent occupational safety video about making traffic stops and what can happen. I was relieved to see the CHP officers doing the right things when they were depicted on this video. It is about 14 minutes long and it is good for old timers to see to remind them not to be complacent and it is good for newbies and wannabes to see to understand how really dangerous this job can be.

http://www.dps.mo.gov/home/MoveOverVideo.htm


Do they play instructional videos like this at the academy?

[mremmaye]

That video really puts into perspective one of the MANY dangers that Highway patrol officers face everyday. Throughout the video I did notice the several CHP vehicles that were involved in accidents during stops. And I instantly thought about makakona's husband. I'm glad that he is ok. To all the officers that take the risk everyday and future officers who are willing to take those risk, stay safe out there and we truly appreciate everything you do.

[SB 405]

Okay I've already had a lot of respect for the job you people do but I believe it just went up a few more notches.

[dw]

Do they play instructional videos like this at the academy?Yes. And in ongoing training.

[SB 405]

Where is the safest place to wait for help if your vehicle breaks down on the freeway? I've heard some say stay in the vehicle and others say get out and on the other side of the guardrail if possible. With an increase of sound walls being built in my area I don't think I'd want to be standing outside. Any general rule?

[Mac]

Where is the safest place to wait for help if your vehicle breaks down on the freeway?
I won't offer "official" advice, but I'll give you my personal perspective from somebody who's spent a lot of time on the side of freeways. :razz: If I was next to a guardrail, I'd prefer to get out and stand on the other side of the guardrail. If I were next to a sound wall (or other place with no readily available escape route such as a steep embankment, etc.), I'd stay in the car. Of course, there are some places where the neighborhoods adjacent to the freeway might make it safer for you to stay in the car with the doors locked no matter what!

[mb116]

Some of the clips in that video gave me the chills. You know the officer died in a few of those clips and its sad but unfortunately inevitable. Hopefully their deaths help other officers to stay safe in learning from others mistakes. I know I will be remembering this video when this portion of the training comes up in the academy.

Stay safe everyone.