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Volume 8 how to enhance officer visibility on roadways, how to minimize risks while making traffic stops and how to reduce fatal accidents that involve officers. LTI and the NLEOMF previously partnered for informational webinars and presentations to demonstrate how advances in technology and hyperfocused safety trainings can significantly increase awareness for officers on the job and decrease their exposure to high-risk situations. (Learn More, courtesy of Laser Technology Inc and YouTube) “More than 600 law enforcement officers have died Oct/Nov 2016 Edition in traffic-related incidents over the past decade, and it’s more critical than ever to educate officers on the best ways to protect themselves in the line of duty,” said NLEOMF President and CEO Craig W. Floyd. “We still have a long way to go to reduce the number of traffic-related deaths each year to zero, but the good work of technology companies like LTI, which designs solutions specifically with officer safety in mind, will help us get there.” “The NLEOMF is the premier organization dedicated to honoring and protecting those who put themselves at risk every day to protect and serve our country,” said LTI Traffic Safety Product Manager Vinny Alvino, “and we couldn’t be happier to again work with its members to further promote officer safety on our roadways.” For those who were not able to attend the 2016 IACP conference, LTI and the NLEOMF will host a follow-up webinar that recaps the “Effective Tactics for Officer Safety” presentation. 91