Page 9 - Highland Heights Annual Report 2018

M.A.R.T.

Major Accident Reconstruction Team

In a division of law enforcement where even one is too many,
the team had too many callouts in 2018. There were 6
fatality collisions that resulted in the loss of 11 lives, 3 of
which were young children.

This was a 25% reduction in the number of fatal collisions
from 2017, but one more additional life lost. Two of the fatal
collisions were responsible for 7 of the lives lost. Kentucky
State Route 9, US 27 and Interstate 275 continue to be our
most dangerous stretches of roadway in Campbell County.

The physical makeup of the team changed in 2018 as well.
Tim Vinson of the Alexandria Police Department retired from
the team in May of 2018 and took with him 10 years of
experience. The Campbell County Police added Officer Adam
Latham which kept the team at 6 members.

A new memorandum of understanding went into effect
outlining the response protocols this year that have improved
the teams’ response to scenes. Chief Birkenhauer is leading
efforts to build team participation amongst the other agencies
in Campbell County and reduce the burden on Campbell
County Police, Ft. Thomas Police and Highland Heights
Police.

Finally, the purchase of new mapping equipment, The Faro
70M Laser Scanner will improve efficiency, reports, and
enhance court room presentations during trial.

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