WHEREAS, public safety is the highest priority of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Transport Canada, and law enforcement agencies; and

WHEREAS, alcohol-related and speed-related fatalities for all persons continue to be a concern; and

WHEREAS, the deaths of law enforcement officers in crashes caused by impaired drivers and involving speed have increased significantly; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that law enforcement executives ensure their agencies adopt and employ traffic enforcement policies that emphasize strict enforcement in these areas, not only for public safety, but also for police officer survival.