La Porte Police Department empowers regional DOT agencies with air brake expertise.

La Porte Police Department’s Traffic Division hosted an Air Brakes Course made available to the regional DOT agencies. Attendees included DOT officers from Texas DPS, Beaumont PD, Deer Park PD, Baytown PD, Texas City PD, Houston PD, Friendswood PD, and Harris County Sheriff's Department. These courses are taught by brake manufacturers with a focus on federal regulations related to the operation and inspection of the air brake systems.