Ohio State Patrol Media Release
Motorists can help by moving over
Van Wert – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s assistance in a national effort aimed at reducing yearly line-of-duty deaths of law enforcement officers. The initiative, Below 100, focuses on five key areas that can improve officer safety and reduce deaths to an annual count that is below 100. Motorists can do their part by always moving over and obeying traffic safety laws.
Each year, for the last 70 years, more than 100 police officers have been killed in the line-of-duty in the U.S. The number is often much higher, as an average of 145 officers were killed annually from 2009-2013.
The tenets of Below 100 are:
• Wear your belt
• Wear your vest
• Watch your Speed
• Remember What’s Important Now (WIN)
• Remember complacency kills
“Troopers attending the training will learn different behaviors that could save their own lives. We are asking the public to do what they can, too,” said Lt. Brode Post Commander. “By moving over when an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road and obeying traffic laws, you can help remove hazards for both troopers and other motorists.”
To view the statistical analysis regarding our safe driving awareness month visit http://www.statepatrol.ohio.gov/doc/Below_100_Bulletin_2015.pdf
As always, the Patrol asks drivers to call #677 to report impaired drivers or drug activity.
