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Middletown Today
By the People, for the People
Middletown Police Invest in Laser Tech to Combat Speeding
New photo/video speed guns help officers address resident concerns and improve traffic safety
Mar. 18, 2026 at 2:50am
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The Middletown Division of Police has invested in Laser Tech TruVISION photo/video laser speed guns to help address residents' concerns about speeding in the city. The new technology allows officers to instantly capture vehicle speeds and record video evidence, which has been a "game changer" for traffic enforcement and court presentations.
Why it matters
Speeding and traffic safety are major concerns for Middletown residents. The new laser technology gives police a more effective tool to monitor speeds, issue citations, and provide visual evidence to support their enforcement efforts, with the goal of improving public safety on local roads.
The details
The Laser Tech TruVISION devices work similarly to traditional radar guns, allowing officers to target a specific vehicle and instantly see its speed. But the new technology also records video of the speed capture, providing visual evidence that can be used in court. Officer Scott Renner, one of two full-time traffic enforcement officers, says the devices have been a "game changer" and help "paint the best picture possible" for prosecutors.
- Since October 2024, the Middletown police have had two full-time traffic enforcement officers.
- Between January and February 2026, the traffic unit issued 133 citations, responded to 82 crashes, and conducted 97 traffic stops.
The players
Scott Renner
A Middletown police officer who has been one of two full-time traffic enforcement officers since October 2024.
Middletown Division of Police
The local police department that has invested $6,000 in the new Laser Tech TruVISION photo/video laser speed guns.
What they’re saying
“It is a very handy, very resourceful tool.”
— Scott Renner, Police Officer
“And when I'm able to show them back in real time, like, 'Hey, this is what I saw,'”
— Scott Renner, Police Officer
“You put the dot on the vehicle that you're interested in capturing the speed of and press the trigger, and it gives you instant feedback as far as the speed and the distance in which the speed was captured at. This does that. But it also video records the activation as well.”
— Scott Renner, Police Officer
“It's been a game changer; we love it on a patrol level, our administrators love it, and the courts love it as well.”
— Scott Renner, Police Officer
“I don't want anybody else to experience the tragedies that my family has experienced, and that kind of helps drive me to be the best officer that I can be.”
— Scott Renner, Police Officer
What’s next
The Middletown Division of Police plans to continue using the new Laser Tech TruVISION devices to monitor speeding and improve traffic safety in the city.
The takeaway
Middletown's investment in advanced laser speed detection technology demonstrates a proactive approach to addressing resident concerns about speeding and traffic safety. The new tools empower officers to more effectively enforce speed limits and provide visual evidence to support their enforcement efforts, with the goal of making local roads safer for the community.
