First annual bi-state Traffic Incident Management training

In late October, KHP's Motorist Assist Operators and MoDOT's Emergency Response Operators met for a bi-state Traffic Incident Management training at MoDOT's Emergency Response building in downtown Kansas City. 

These types of training help responders learn to tackle various incidents on KC metro roadways both safely and efficiently. The attendees covered a variety of tasks including responder safety, safe and quick clearance procedures, and interoperable communications. Additionally, they discussed best traffic incident management practices, innovations such as JAWS, and general sharing of ideas.  

According to KC Scout's Incident Coordinator, Marcus Slaughter, this bi-state training was the first of its kind but they plan to make it an annual event.

"We are hoping to have these trainings two to three times a year," explains Slaughter.

 These types of trainings are important for a number of reasons, specifically for teamwork and peer exchange. According to Slaughter, this helps keep operators informed of current events, driver trends, and strategies to keep everyone safe.

"We want each operator to know we are united by what we do and the state line is the only thing that separates us, not divides us," says Slaughter. 

To see a video of the day's events, click here. A photo album is also available here.

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