2025
Winner | Traffic Safety
Smithfield (VA) Police Department (2025)
State: VA
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Smithfield (VA) Police Department | 2025 Traffic Safety Winner Video
Overview
The Smithfield (VA) PD, winner of the Traffic Safety Award, receives Below 100 training alongside the Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC), which is reinforced through ongoing in-service sessions. Officers are mandated to adhere to all traffic regulations and seatbelt policies. Safety at traffic scenes includes high-visibility vests that are issued to each officer and must be worn as per departmental policy, and LED flares are deployed at accident scenes. The department’s briefing room has traffic safety posters and pursuit policies posted as constant reminders of operational standards. In addition, patrol vehicles are equipped with state-of-the-art LED lighting, significantly enhancing illumination and visibility for traffic during critical incidents.
