Traffic Unit

The traffic unit of the Allen Police Department consists of one sergeant, one corporal and four motorcycle officers. The primary function of the traffic unit is to enforce state traffic laws, investigate traffic accidents, provide education to the general public regarding traffic issues and assist with complaints of abandoned and non-working vehicles. The motorcycle officers also lead parades, attend special events and escort funerals.

The department also receives Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grants that target seatbelt usage and speeding. The traffic unit and patrol officers work to gain voluntary compliance through enforcement & education while working under the guidelines of these grants and state law. The program is federally funded and state administered.

The Traffic Unit is primarily responsible for investigating traffic crashes. The figures below show the number of non-injury crashes, injury crashes and fatality crashes.

Year	2006	2007	2008	2009
Non-Injury	1,719	1,725	1,769	1,881
Injury	177	158	172	192
Fatality	1	2	1	0
Citations	22,730	18,350	20,340	18,551

As the City of Allen and the surrounding area continue grow at tremendous rates, the police department will have to adjust to the traffic volumes. Although enforcement increased, so did the number of crashes.

Complete our online form to file a traffic complaint.