Because of the high volume of traffic through our city a primary responsibility of the traffic
division is to manage the influence of speed through Canby.
The traffic division consists of two officers who specialize in traffic
safety management and enforcement. One officer utilizes a motorcycle for effective
enforcement in high volume dense traffic corridors. The motorcycle has been shown to work
effectively for these corridors because of the high maneuverability and lower detection profile.
Pedestrian safety, supporting neighborhood traffic and enhanced enforcement
of high-risk traffic zones are all duties associated with the Traffic Officers. The Traffic Division
works cooperatively with other county traffic teams in performing truck inspections, accident
reconstructon and other enhanced enforcement. Such programs share the cost-burden and effectively
target problem areas throughout the county. Our City benefits because these same teams also provide
enforcement within our city limits.
Other targeted problems on which the Traffic Division works include seat belt
enforcement, child safety seat enforcement, curtailing driving under the influence of intoxicants,
and traffic accident investigation. Although the Traffic Division specializes in the area of traffic
they must still maintain a working knowledge of criminal enforcement. Just as patrol handles
traffic duties when there is a need or problem, the Traffic Division also assists patrol as
needs arises.
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