POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAFFIC UNIT
The Traffic Division of the Mansfield Police Department is charged with the task of traffic compliance through the use of education, high visibility and targeted enforcement of traffic violators. The unit was reinstated in 1999 after a long period of inactivation following the untimely death of Motor Officer Danny Cordes in 1986.
The use of motorcycles is unique because of the ability of the officers to become highly maneuverable and complete tasks not possible for officers in a regular patrol unit. The motorcycles have been used for such things as funeral escorts, escorting buildings being moved through the city, dense crowd enforcement, parking lot details and other assignments.
Becoming a motor officer is not easy. After an initial application and interview process, the officers must undergo a very intensive two week qualification school in which the rider and motorcycle are pushed to the absolute limits of their abilities. It is a significant mental and physical challenge to complete.
Due to the rapid growth of the City, the unit has become an increasingly vital division within the Department. In the near future, more motor units are scheduled to take to the streets in an effort to make Mansfield a safer municipality for its citizens.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT UNIT
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The Mansfield Police Department Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Unit was established in February 2010 at the direction of the Mansfield City Council. The primary function of the Unit is to ensure that the safety within the city's 38.8 square miles of roadways is accomplished for both commercial and private vehicle traffic.
The Mansfield Police Department CVE Unit has entered into an agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) as a local Jurisdictional member of the agency's Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). The Mansfield CVE Unit is a Member of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and The DFW Safety Alliance and shares and supports the goals and objectives of these organizations.
Officers selected for the CVE Unit have successfully completed the required Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) courses in Driver Inspections (North American Part A), Vehicle Inspections (North American Part B), Texas Intrastate Law (Part C), Basic CVE (License and Weight), Basic Hazardous Materials, Cargo Tank Inspections, Other Bulk Packaging Course, and Passenger Vehicle Inspections. Assigned Officers continue to enhance skills through continuing education, training, and conferences throughout the year.
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