New LCSO Traffic Enforcement Unit Aims to Make Roads Safer

In an effort to address residents’ concerns about speeding, overweight trucks, and other traffic issues, Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak has launched a new traffic enforcement unit.

According to Public Information Officer Brandon Warner, the new unit is made up of three full-time deputies, all of whom are certified in crash dynamics and reconstruction as well as drug recognition.

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Warner says the deputies will focus on enhancing enforcement in under-patrolled rural areas and locations identified as needing attention based on traffic and crash data analysis.

More Than a Year in the Making

"After over a year of planning, we’re proud to launch this traffic enforcement unit with the goal of making our roads safer," Kozak said in a news release.

"Our focus is on prevention and raising awareness to help reduce accidents and save lives," he added.

Laramie County Sheriff's Office Rolls Out New Traffic Enforcement Vehicles

Warner says the new unit will operate fully equipped, marked gray Ford pickups, prioritizing visibility to enhance compliance with traffic laws rather than issuing tickets.

He says the pickups are outfitted with the necessary tools for investigating traffic incidents, including scales for weighing trucks that bypass Ports of Entry, and radar units.

Warner says the Sheriff’s Office has also received a one-year loan of two Yamaha Dual Sport motorcycles.

"These motorcycles are particularly valuable for targeted enforcement activities, such as red-light monitoring, as they can easily access areas that patrol vehicles cannot," said Warner.

"If their use proves successful in promoting safety and education, the Sheriff’s Office will consider purchasing them at a reduced, used price," he added. "The riders have received police motorcycle rider training and are certified."