Introduction

The Traffic Unit is responsible for traffic enforcement within the 720 square miles of Jackson County.  The Unit's members perform selective traffic enforcement and accident investigation during peak traffic flow periods of the day.  The primary focus of the Traffic Unit is traffic education and enforcement.  Similar to many of the other units of the Office, the Traffic Unit subscribes to the theory of compliance through education.

Accident Reconstruction

Reconstruction has been a part of the Jackson County Sheriff's Department since the 1978. The primary purpose is to determine how a collision occurred using the physical facts, witness statements and evidence available.  All fatal and serious crashes require a comprehensive and complete investigation.  Several Deputies have attained the title, "Traffic Crash Reconstructionist," after attending hundreds of hours of in-depth training. These Deputies respond directly to the scene of those accidents and police them accordingly.     

Alcohol Enforcement

We have developed innovative measures to increase the effectiveness of the Alcohol Enforcement effort.  Selecting specific dates, locations where alcohol related accidents have occurred and advertising with the hopes of educating the public not to drink or drive while high.   

Speed & Traffic Volume

Jackson County roadways share one of the largest volumes of traffic in the State of Michigan - I-94. All roadways require innovative enforcement and monitoring efforts by area law enforcement.  Speed is one of the leading causes of fatal accidents in Jackson County.  Targeting speed and restraint device usage directly reduces the seriousness of accidents.