Arizona The Arizona Department of Public Safety aggressive driver program is the longest running in the country. It focuses both on enforcement and a strong media campaign. Unmarked cars, motorcycles, and marked patrol cars are used. Several aggressive driver patrols are scheduled each week throughout the State. There is a zero tolerance policy for aggressive driver violations. Contact: Lt. Gary Zimmerman Arizona Department of Public Safety 2610 South 16th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 Phone: (602) 223-2504 Fax: (602) 223-2508   Sgt. Joseph Knott Phoenix Police Department 670 West Washington Phoenix, AZ 85003 Phone: (602) 495-6781   Alberto Gutier, Director Governor’s Office of Community and Highway Safety 3010 North Second Street Suite 105 Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phone: (602) 255-3216 Fax: (602) 255-1265
	California California has the longest running aggressive driving media program in the country. The program also uses enforcement patrols. The program, known as Smooth Operator, was started in 1988 to deal with increasing traffic congestion in the major metropolitan areas. This program is no longer being conducted, however, the public information and education materials are still available. Contact: Arthur Anderson, Director Office of Traffic Safety Business, Transportation and Housing Agency 7000 Franklin Boulevard Suite 440 Sacramento, CA 95823 Phone: (916) 262-0990
	Colorado Colorado started its aggressive driver program in late 1997. The State has an extensive media program as well as a proactive enforcement program. The program, known as Aggressive Drivers Are Public Threats (ADAPT), is a statewide program and uses unmarked cars, motorcycles, and aircraft for enforcement. There is considerable public support for the enforcement effort. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is also heavily involved in aggressive driver enforcement along with the State Patrol and other agencies south of Denver. Contact: Maj. Guy King Colorado State Patrol 18500 East Colfax Avenue Aurora, CO 80011 Phone: (303) 344-2536 Fax: (303) 341-7126   Dep. Ken Rost Douglas County Sheriff’s Office 355 South Wilcox Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 Phone: (303) 660-7505 Fax: (303) 688-1447
	Connecticut This program started in 1997 and uses unmarked cars to identify violators and marked patrol units to take enforcement action. There is a separate 911 system for cellular phone users to report aggressive drivers. It is routed directly to State Police operators. Contact: Sgt. John Duley Connecticut State Police Headquarters Traffic Unit P.O. Box 2794 Middletown, CT 06457 Phone: (860) 685-8060
	Delaware Delaware started its program known as Take It Easy on July 4, 1997. It utilizes marked and unmarked vehicles as well as some nontraditional vehicles such as Chevrolet S-10 Blazers. Any time unmarked vehicles are used, marked patrol units must make the traffic stop. They have also developed a strong media campaign with radio public service announcements (PSA’s). Contact: Lt. Barry Beck Delaware State Police Headquarters P.O. Box 430 Dover, DE 19903 Phone: (302) 739-5937 E-mail: bbeck@state.de.us   Lt. Rick Chamberlin Delaware State Police Public Information Officer Phone: (302) 739-5962
	District of Columbia The Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department is a participating agency in the Smooth Operator program in the metropolitan area. Aggressive driving enforcement continues as part of the department’s regular traffic enforcement. Contact: Lt. Eric Mines Washington Metropolitan Police 501 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (202) 727-4450
	Florida St. Petersburg Police Department has developed a program, Where’s Jockers, that is a very effective enforcement tool. It utilizes all types of city equipment from mowers to bucket trucks to detect aggressive drivers. Officer Jockers dresses like a city worker and uses a radar unit to detect violators or observe red light or stop sign violations. He then identifies the violators to officer patrol vehicles in the area who take the enforcement action. Recently, the Sheriff’s Department and Florida Highway Patrol became involved in the program. Contact: Sgt. John Gardner St. Petersburg Police Department 1300 1st Avenue, North St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Phone: (813) 893-7633
	Illinois The Illinois State Police kicked off a statewide aggressive driver campaign on December 19, 1997. The program is the responsibility of each District Commander and is tailored to the individual District. They utilize a variety of tactics for enforcement which include enforcement teams, catch cars, targeted patrols, air operations, covert operations, and speed enforcement. Contact: Lt. Ken Carter Illinois State Police 125 East Monroe Room 401 P.O. Box 19461 Springfield, IL 62794-9461 Phone: (217) 785-6625
	Indiana The Indiana State Police began targeting flagrant traffic violators in 1988. That vigorous traffic enforcement targeted the same drivers as current aggressive driving programs: the major difference is the lack of a name. They use unmarked, nontraditional law enforcement vehicles and aircraft to detect the aggressive driver. They also use vehicles that appear to belong to the Department of Transportation for enforcement purposes in construction zones. Contact: Sgt. Charles Rex Ferrell Indiana State Police 100 North Senate Avenue IGCN Room N340 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: (317) 232-8246
	Maryland Maryland State Police is a major participant in the Smooth Operator program conducted in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The Maryland State Police aggressive driver program, known as Aggressive Driver Video and Non-Contact Enforcement (ADVANCE), uses digital video cameras coupled with lidar to identify and record aggressive drivers and other violators on the Washington Capital Beltway. This enforcement effort consists of PSA’s, and letters and photographs of the violation are sent to offending drivers. The effectiveness of this program, which started in November 1997, will be measured by before/after opinion polls of the motoring public. Contact: Sgt. Dave Perry Maryland State Police 1201 Reistertown Road Pikesville, MD 21208-3899 Phone: (410) 653-4215
	Massachusetts This program, known as the Drunk, Drugged, and Dangerous (3D) Program, began on September 12, 1997, with a large media campaign. The program utilizes a sergeant and three troopers assigned full time to the unit. They drive video-equipped, unmarked cars to conduct the enforcement effort. They also have fostered a good working relationship with the prosecutors office, Department of Motor Vehicles, and the courts. Contact: Sgt. Dan Wicks Massachusetts State Police 2 Troop A Headquarters 485 Maple Street Danvers, MA 01923 Phone: (508) 538-6045
	Missouri The Missouri program utilized traffic crash and fatality data to select targeted areas. The State Highway Safety Office coordinates the media aspect of the program while the police agencies around the State coordinate the enforcement aspect of the program. The Highway Patrol uses aircraft, unmarked patrol cars, and non-conventional vehicles to detect aggressive drivers. They also involve local law enforcement agencies and sheriff’s departments in the enforcement efforts. Contact: Capt. Gene Vaughn Missouri Highway Patrol 1510 East Elm Street P.O. Box 566 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: (573) 751-3313
	New Jersey New Jersey started its program when it was determined that 63 percent of fatal crashes were the result of violations attributed to aggressive drivers. The multi-agency enforcement program utilizes semi-marked patrol cars as well as unconventional vehicles. Contact: SFC Bill Wade New Jersey State Police Traffic Bureau Division Headquarters P.O. Box 7068 West Trenton, NJ 08628 Phone: (609) 882-2000 ext. 2238
	New Mexico The City of Albuquerque developed a program known as Safe Streets. It utilizes intensive traffic enforcement to reduce violent felony crimes in targeted areas while targeting the aggressive driver. The program identifies high crash locations and areas of high violent felony crimes. Contact: Lt. Paul Heatley Albuquerque Police Department 5408 2nd Street Albuquerque, NM 87107 Phone: (505) 761-8800
	New York The New York State program started during the July 4th 1997 holiday weekend with a pilot enforcement and education initiative designed to curb aggressive driving. The pilot was successful and has now been expanded to numerous local agencies, sheriff’s departments, and the State Police. It uses non-conventional vehicles and unmarked cars for enforcement. Some of the vehicles are equipped with video cameras. Contact: Capt. Bruce Washko Bureau of State Police Traffic Services Building 22 1220 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12226-2252 Phone: (518) 457-3258   Paul Dimura Division of Criminal Justice Services Phone: (518) 485-1092
	Ohio The Ohio State Highway Patrol kicked off its statewide aggressive driver program, known as Targeting Reckless & Intimidating Aggressive Drivers (TRIAD), on July 4, 1997. The aviation division in Columbus is responsible for the administration of TRIAD. It utilizes 13 aircraft and ground units from the Highway Patrol and other local agency vehicles to pursue violators. Contact: Sgt. Mark Groves Ohio State Highway Patrol Aviation Section 2829 West Dublin-Granville Road Columbus, OH 43235 Phone: (614) 466-4468
	Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania State Police program is known as Ticket the Aggressive Driver. It uses unmarked cars, aircraft, and Department of Transportation vehicles. In some cases, officers in civilian clothes are used to call in violations to other officers in marked units for enforcement action. Contact: Lt. Jerry Roberts Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Patrol 1800 Elmerton Avenue Harrisburg, PA 17110 Phone: (717) 772-1825 Fax: (717) 783-7690 E-mail: gjroberts@worldnet.att.net
	Rhode Island On August 29, 1997, the Rhode Island State Police kicked off its aggressive driver program. The program was started as a result of a 54 percent increase in fatal crashes. Many of the fatal crashes were the result of traffic violations usually attributed to aggressive drivers. Along with a large media campaign, the program utilizes four unmarked cars that are dedicated to the aggressive driving detail. Contact: Lt. Ronald LePre Rhode Island State Police 311 Danielson Pike North Scituate, RI 02857 Phone: (401) 444-1145
	South Carolina In early 1997, the Greer Police Department began an extensive education program for both the citizens of the community and the officers. The program is known as Targeting the Aggressive Driver. Its primary purpose is to make everyone aware of the importance of obeying traffic laws and reducing crashes. In addition, an enforcement program was implemented to supplement the education portion. The overall result has been a 22 percent decrease in crashes in the first 7 months of the campaign compared with the same period in 1996. Contact: Sgt. Jolene Vancil Greer Police Department 101 West Poinsett Street Greer, SC 29650 Phone: (864) 848-2188 Fax: (864) 848-2163
	Texas In the latter half of 1997, the cities of Arlington and Fort Worth began targeting aggressive drivers as a means of reducing crashes and associated injuries. Patrol officers were encouraged to become more involved in traffic enforcement with an increased emphasis on aggressive driving. The team concept of enforcement with marked patrol cars and motorcycles was utilized. A call-in program was developed for citizens to report aggressive drivers. The calls are screened and letters are sent to violators by the police department seeking voluntary compliance with traffic laws. In more serious cases, the traffic unit conducts a follow-up investigation. Contact: Lt. Travis Moore Arlington Police Department Traffic Division P.O. Box 1065 Arlington, TX 76004-1065 Phone: (817) 459-5612   Lt. Bill McDonald Fort Worth Police Department Traffic Division 1100 Nashville Fort Worth, TX 76105 Phone: (817) 871-7113
	Utah The Utah Highway Patrol has started an aggressive driver enforcement program in Salt Lake City as a result of the extensive construction project underway on I-15 through the city. Due to massive congestion on the freeway caused by the construction, the Highway Patrol has started using unmarked cars and other non-conventional police vehicles to patrol for aggressive drivers. A training program has also been developed and is taught by public information officers throughout the State on request. Contact: Sgt. Keith Squires (Enforcement) Utah Highway Patrol 5681 South 320 West Salt Lake City, UT 84107 Phone: (801) 965-4676   Lt. Ken Betterton (Training) Utah Highway Patrol 5757 South 320 West Salt Lake City, UT 84107 Phone: (801) 965-4550
	Virginia Law enforcement agencies throughout Northern Virginia are participants in the Washington, DC metropolitan area program known as Smooth Operator. Enforcement efforts against aggressive drivers continue as part of the regular traffic patrol enforcement by troopers. Contact: Lt. Col. Gerald Massengill Virginia State Police P.O. Box 27472 Richmond, VA 23261 Phone: (804) 674-2014   Vince Burgess, Director Department of Motor Vehicles Transportation Safety Services P.O. Box 27412 Richmond, VA 27412 Phone: (804) 367-8140
	Washington The Washington State Patrol started its aggressive driving program on Memorial Day weekend, 1998. A squad was selected to work the aggressive drivers and two unmarked cars and motorcycles were assigned to target flagrant violators. Officers in the unmarked cars spot the aggressive drivers and the motorcycle officers make the stops and take the appropriate enforcement action. The squad is supervised by a motor sergeant with the troopers being rotated on a 3-month interval. The initial squad is focusing primarily on the freeway system around Seattle. Contact: Sgt. Terry Ketchum Washington State Patrol 15666 Pacific Highway South Seattle, WA 98188-2681 Phone: (425) 649-1538
	Washington Beltway Program The Smooth Operator program, coordinated by the Fairfax County (Virginia) Police Department, is a multi-agency enforcement and education effort directed toward aggressive drivers throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The program utilizes coordinated enforcement waves to deter aggressive drivers and reduce crashes. There are a total of 15 agencies involved in the enforcement project. Contact: Officer Rick Larson Fairfax County Police Department 3911 Woodburn Annandale, VA 22003 Phone: (703) 280-0564
	Ontario The Peel Regional Police Department has had an aggressive driver program since June 1996. The program incorporates a strong media campaign with an intensive enforcement effort. In addition, they have a data collection system that provides an accurate picture of the aggressive driving problem in the area. The Provincial Police also have a program for the highways around Toronto. Contact: Sgt. David Downer Peel Regional Police P.O. Box 7750 7750 Hurontario Street Brampton, Ontario Canada L6V3W6 Phone: (905) 453-3311 ext. 7030   Superintendent Bill Currie Ontario Provincial Police Greater Toronto Region Headquarters 100 Bloomington Road, West Box 2500 Aurora, Ontario Canada L4G6J8 Phone: (905) 841-5777