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San Antonio
Police Department
TRAFFIC
UNIT
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The Traffic Section
is commanded
by Captain Patrick Murnin, and has
administrative responsibilities for the units that
provide traffic
safety through prevention, education and enforcement.
The Traffic Section also has operational planning
responsibilities
for special events and unusual occurrences.
The Traffic Unit also coordinates the activities of the
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS ("Mama Patrols").
TRAFFIC CONTROL
Traffic Control is divided
into three shifts, each under the supervision of a lieutenant.
Each shift has the responsibility of managing the traffic
flow over 250 miles of expressways in the city limits.
Included in the management of traffic is the
responsibility for the detection and arrest of DWI
suspects, traffic crash investigation, traffic assistance,
haz-mat spills and critical incidents. This detail
also takes the lead in traffic planning for all parades,
special events such as Fiesta, and all Alamodome events, such as the
NCAA Final Four basketball games at the Alamodome.
The white covers on their regulation police cap
distinguish traffic officers from patrol officers
assigned to the Patrol Division.
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ABOVE: Traffic & Crowd Control
at the NCAA Final Four. |
TRAFFIC UNIT EQUIPMENT
The Traffic Control Unit utilizes
a variety of special vehicles and equipment.
Some of the vehicles used by the Traffic Control Detail
are 22 Honda GL 1800 Goldwing motorcycles, 72 marked
police units and 2 marked police pickup trucks (used to
conduct Department of Transportation truck inspections).
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see photos of SAPD Fleet vehicles.
HELICOPTER DETAIL
The Helicopter Detail,
supervised by 2 sergeants,
has responsibilities for aerial surveillance and photography,
pollution patrol, monitors roadway traffic patterns, and
provides special services during parades and
special occurrences.
Please click here to learn more about the
SAPD "Blue Eagles" Helicopter Detail, including photos
and more information on the helicopters.
ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC DATA
Please click here to see statistics on San Antonio:
TRAFFIC FATALITIES 1998-2004
TOP 10 CRASH LOCATIONS 1998-2003
TRAFFIC TICKETS, TRAFFIC FINES:
SAPD does not collect or accept
traffic ticket payment or fines.
That is all done by Municipal
Court.
For more information on Traffic Fines, Payment of Penalties,
Defensive Driving, Warrants, and other Court-related issues, please visit
the City of San Antonio
MUNICIPAL COURT web page.
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