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February 21, 2024

Paper to Digital: How E-Citation are Shaping the Future of Law Enforcement

In an era where technology is advancing rapidly, law enforcement agencies are not left behind. The introduction of E-Citation systems represents a significant leap towards modernizing police work, making the process of issuing citations more efficient, secure, and environmentally friendly. Let’s dive into how the Trusted Driver Platform works without the need for external hardware, […]

Driver interacts with police officer during a traffic stop

September 26, 2023

Trusted Driver Blog: 5 Reasons to Consider Trusted Driver E-Citation

Trusted Driver’s E-citation platform is a game-changer for law enforcement agencies seeking to modernize their traffic enforcement efforts while improving officer safety and efficiency. With its innovative features, easy accessibility, and flexible options, Trusted Driver offers a valuable solution to the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies today.

Texas Capitol in Austin

August 31, 2023

Trusted Driver Blog: Supporting Rural Law Enforcement

With the recent signing of the Rural Sheriff’s Office Salary Assistance Grant Program, which allocates funding for salaries and equipment needs in qualified sheriff’s offices and constable’s offices, the opportunity for innovation has never been more apparent. Trusted Driver’s revolutionary E-Citation platform stands at the forefront of addressing these equipment needs, ushering in a new era […]

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July 12, 2023

Trusted Driver Blog: Turn Traffic Stop Data into Actionable Insights

Introducing Trusted Driver Data & Analytics – a powerful and easy-to-use platform that provides law enforcement agencies with real-time insights into their traffic enforcement operations. With its intuitive dashboard, officers and command staff can quickly access critical information on e-citations – or electronic citations, driver demographics, vehicles, and locations.

QR Code on an electronic traffic citation

May 1, 2023

Trusted Driver Blog: QR Code Technology

Trusted Driver, a leading provider of traffic enforcement solutions, has introduced a groundbreaking innovation in the form of QR code citation cards. This innovative technology not only saves time and money, but it also reduces the amount of paper waste. The QR code citation card eliminates the need for portable printers, making it a cost-saving […]

Officer speaks to driver during traffic stop. (Trusted Driver)

April 17, 2023

Trusted Driver Blog: The New E-citation Solution

Trusted Driver is a revolutionary e-citation platform that offers an all-in-one, web-based program that is easy to use and eliminates the need for external hardware. Here are some of the reasons why Trusted Driver is a great e-citation platform.

Trusted Driver notification on phone mounted in car

February 16, 2023

¿El futuro de la vigilancia del tráfico? Los agentes te envían la multa por SMS

El futuro de las paradas de tráfico puede estar en tu teléfono. La empresa Trusted Driver, de San Antonio, ha puesto en marcha un programa piloto con departamentos de policía de Texas y Nebraska que permite a los agentes enviar mensajes de texto a los conductores por infracciones de tráfico leves, e incluso expedir citaciones. […]

Trusted Driver notification on phone mounted in car

February 16, 2023

The future of traffic enforcement? Officers text you the ticket

The future of traffic stops may be on your phone. The San Antonio company Trusted Driver has piloted a program with police departments in Texas and Nebraska that allows officers to text drivers for minor traffic violations – and even issue citations. Val Garcia, a former police officer who is president and CEO of Trusted […]

Texas Capitol in Austin

January 20, 2023

New policing tool could eliminate the need for some traffic stops

New technology created by current and former police officers from Texas may change traffic stops for minor violations. It’s called Trusted Driver, a contact-free way for officers to give a warning or citation without pulling over the driver. “I have three young driving sons and I’ve seen what happens around the country when there are […]

August 5, 2022

Entrevista con Todd Berdan, de Trusted Driver

Los copresentadores de Just with Honor, Lucy Ann Lance y Dan Chlebos, hablan con Todd Berdan, de Trusted Driver (policía estatal de Michigan jubilada), sobre el funcionamiento de la plataforma, las ventajas del programa y cómo Trusted Driver puede ayudar a mejorar los esfuerzos de las fuerzas del orden en todo el país.

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August 5, 2022

An interview with Trusted Driver’s Todd Berdan

Justice with Honor co-hosts Lucy Ann Lance and Dan Chlebos speak with Trusted Driver’s Todd Berdan (retired Michigan State Police) about how the platform works, the benefits of the program, and how Trusted Driver can help improve community policing efforts for law enforcement agencies across the country.

July 16, 2022

El Departamento de Policía de la Alianza lanza una nueva herramienta policial para conectar con la comunidad

Cuando Philip Lukens fue contratado como jefe de policía de Alliance hace menos de dos años, aportó un enfoque poco convencional de la aplicación de la ley a su nuevo hogar del oeste de Nebraska, de unos 8.000 habitantes. Ahora Lukens lleva su estrategia de recompensa y sanción un paso más allá con una nueva […]

Alliance Police Department launches new policing tool to connect with community

July 16, 2022

Alliance Police Department launches new policing tool to connect with community

When Philip Lukens was hired as police chief of Alliance less than two years ago, he brought an unconventional law enforcement approach to his new western Nebraska home of about 8,000. Now Lukens is taking his reward-trumps-penalty strategy a step further with a new tool created by a team including some retired Texas police officers […]

July 11, 2022

Entrevista con el Presidente y Director General de Trusted Driver, Val García

Los presentadores de Beyond the Badge Radio, Dan Chlebos y Frank Rubino, entrevistan al director general de Trusted Driver, Val García, sobre cómo Trusted Driver está revolucionando la aplicación de las paradas de tráfico y aumentando la seguridad tanto de los agentes como de los conductores en la carretera.

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July 11, 2022

An interview with Trusted Driver President & CEO Val Garcia

Beyond the Badge Radio hosts Dan Chlebos and Frank Rubino interview Trusted Driver CEO Val Garcia about how Trusted Driver is revolutionizing traffic stop enforcement and increasing safety for both officers and drivers on the road.

Alliance

June 30, 2022

El Departamento de Policía de la Alianza se asocia con Trusted Driver para premiar a los buenos conductores

ALLIANCE, Nebraska – El Departamento de Policía de Alliance se ha asociado con Trusted Driver para ofrecer recompensas y comentarios positivos a los buenos conductores a través de la innovadora plataforma web de Trusted Driver. El programa es gratuito para los conductores que viven en el código postal 69301 y se pone en marcha durante […]

Police car with TrustedDriver logo

June 30, 2022

Alliance Police Department partners with Trusted Driver to reward good drivers

ALLIANCE, Nebraska – The Alliance Police Department is teaming up with Trusted Driver to deliver rewards and positive feedback to good drivers via Trusted Driver’s innovative web-based platform. The program is free for drivers living in the 69301 zip code and kicks off during Heritage Days in July.

Jefferson

June 30, 2022

El ex presidente del Tribunal Supremo de Texas anuncia su apoyo al conductor de confianza

El ex presidente del Tribunal Supremo de Texas, Wallace B. Jefferson, apoya a Trusted Driver, la innovadora plataforma tecnológica que permite la interacción sin contacto entre los agentes y los conductores registrados para las infracciones de tráfico menores.

Wallace B. Jefferson

June 30, 2022

Former Chief Justice of Texas Supreme Court announces support for Trusted Driver

Former Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court, Wallace B. Jefferson, is throwing his support behind Trusted Driver, the innovative tech platform that enables contact-free interactions between officers and registered drivers for minor traffic violations.

May 16, 2022

Transformación de las paradas de tráfico tradicionales | Un nuevo programa enviaría las citaciones por mensaje de texto

Parar a un conductor solía ser la única opción, pero un nuevo programa que se está probando en las afueras de San Antonio espera transformar la tradicional parada de tráfico. Se llama Trusted Driver. “Sólo estamos dando otra opción a los automovilistas y otra herramienta a los agentes para que se mantengan seguros y ayuden […]

KHOU interview with Val Garcia

May 16, 2022

Transforming traditional traffic stops | New program would send citations via text message

Pulling a driver over used to be the only option, but a new program being piloted outside of San Antonio hopes to transform the traditional traffic stop. It’s called Trusted Driver. “We’re just giving another option to motorists and another tool to officers to help keep themselves safe and help keep the public safe,” Trusted […]

January 26, 2022

Un ex policía de San Antonio quiere “salvar vidas” con un programa de multas por mensajes de texto

Para muchos policías, las paradas de tráfico son una parte rutinaria del trabajo. Pero estos encuentros a veces pueden ser desconcertantes para todos los implicados; algunos incluso se han vuelto mortales. Un antiguo agente de policía de San Antonio espera cambiar esta situación con un programa de multas por texto que eliminaría la necesidad de […]

Police officer grabbing driver's license from driver

January 26, 2022

Former San Antonio police officer wants to ‘save lives’ with ticket-texting program

For many police officers, traffic stops are a routine part of the job. But these encounters can sometimes be unnerving for everyone involved; some have even turned deadly. One former San Antonio police officer is hoping to change that with a ticket-by-text program that would eliminate the need for officers to pull over drivers for […]

January 14, 2022

El Departamento de Policía de Windcrest se centra en la seguridad de los agentes con el nuevo programa Trusted Driver

El Departamento de Policía de Windcrest afirma que su nueva herramienta, Trusted Driver, aumentará la seguridad de los agentes en el desempeño de una de sus tareas más peligrosas: el control del tráfico. En lugar de una parada de tráfico tradicional, los agentes utilizarán la innovadora tecnología desarrollada por agentes de policía retirados de San […]

Photo of police cruiser pulling over a driver

January 14, 2022

Windcrest Police Department focusing on officer safety with new Trusted Driver program

The Windcrest Police Department says its newest tool, Trusted Driver, will increase officers’ safety as they carry out one of their most dangerous duties: traffic enforcement. Instead of a traditional traffic stop, officers will use the innovative technology developed by retired San Antonio police officers, to issue citations for low-level traffic offenses.

TrustedDriver CEO on media appearance

January 13, 2022

Conductor de confianza en acción en Windcrest, TX

Los conductores registrados en Windcrest pueden evitar ser detenidos por la policía por infracciones de tráfico menores. Trusted Driver le devuelve el tiempo y le salva a usted y a los agentes de una situación potencialmente peligrosa. KENS 5 Eye Witness News destaca a Trusted Driver.

TrustedDriver CEO on media appearance

January 13, 2022

Trusted Driver in Action in Windcrest, TX

Registered drivers in Windcrest can avoid being pulled over by police for minor traffic infractions. Trusted Driver gives you back your time, and saves you and officers from a potentially dangerous situation. KENS 5 Eye Witness News spotlights Trusted Driver.

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January 10, 2022

El programa de conductores de confianza le ahorra tiempo a usted y a la policía

Las fuerzas del orden y las comunidades de todo el país están tratando de encontrar una solución después de que demasiadas detenciones hayan provocado incidentes mortales y una creciente desconfianza. Ahora, una empresa local creada por policías retirados ha desarrollado, probado y lanzado un programa que, según ellos, eliminará las emociones de las paradas cotidianas […]

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January 10, 2022

Trusted Driver Program Saves You and Police Time

Law enforcement agencies and communities all across the nation are trying to find a fix after too many stops have led to deadly incidents and mounting distrust. Now a local company created by retired police officers has developed, tested, and launched a program that they believe will take the emotions out of everyday stops before […]

Police woman

January 10, 2022

Join our Trusted Driver Launch!

Receive traffic tickets and feedback without fear, embarrassment or delay by becoming a Trusted Driver. Retired officers are stepping outside the establishment to solve the problems drivers and officers face during traffic stops. Come learn how you can join those efforts.

Police woman

January 10, 2022

¡Únase a nuestro lanzamiento de conductores de confianza!

Reciba las multas de tráfico y los comentarios sin miedo, vergüenza o retraso convirtiéndose en un conductor de confianza. Los agentes jubilados están saliendo del establecimiento para resolver los problemas a los que se enfrentan los conductores y los agentes durante las paradas de tráfico. Venga a saber cómo puede unirse a esos esfuerzos.