NEW JERSEY LAW ENFORCEMENT LIAISON NEWSLETTER

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1 NEW JERSEY LAW ENFORCEMENT LIAISON NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2017/12 DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER NJ DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY The mission of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety is the Safe Passage of all roadway users in New Jersey as we move toward zero fatalities. To achieve our mission, the Division promotes statewide traffic safety programs through education, engineering and enforcement activities We Need YOUR Mobilization Results!! The Highway Safety Office requests that you submit your agency s campaign activity results from the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Mobilization to the Highway Safety Office, regardless of whether your department received a state grant or not. We use these statistics to evaluate the mobilizations success and to determine the necessity and allocation of future grants. Please complete and return the attached Summery Report by September 15, YOUR NUMBERS COUNT! CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK September 17-23, 2017 NHTSA data show that as children get older they are less likely to want to buckle up. Over the past 5 years, 1,552 kids between the ages of 8 and 14 died in car, SUV and van crashes - of those who died, almost half were unbelted. Parents need regular and salient reminders to consistently ensure seatbelt compliance for themselves and their tween children. The Tween Seat Belt Safety campaign aims to improve the consistent and proper use of seat belts and reaffirms that life as a parent is full of compromises, but seat belt safety for my child is not up for negotiation. Parents will be motivated to make sure their children are consistently and properly wearing their seat belts at all times. Go to the following link for your safety week PSA s and informational packets:

2 NJSACOP National Seat check Saturday September 23, 2017 Please have Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians on-hand to provide advice and instruction to parents and caregivers on how to use car seats, booster seats, and seat belts for children on Saturday September 23rd. Technicians can also help educate consumers about choosing the right car seat for their child, the importance of registering car seats with the manufacturer, and what to expect if the seat is subject to a safety recall. Slow Down: Back to School Means Sharing the Road For twenty three million students nationwide, the school day begins and ends with a trip on a school bus. The greatest risk is not riding the bus, but approaching or leaving the bus. According to the National Safety Council, school days bring congestion: Yellow school buses are picking up or dropping off children, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. It's never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present especially before and after school. Schools often have very specific drop-off procedures for the school year. Make sure you know them for the safety of all kids. More children are hit by cars near schools than at any other location, according to the National Safe Routes to School program. Also please remember to check those Bus Stops for any obstructions.

3 NJSACOP Want To Reduce Crime and Crashes in Your Community? Ask Me About DDACTS (Data Driven Approach to Crime and Traffic Safety) Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety is a law enforcement model that integrates community-based collaboration with analysis of location-based crime and traffic crash data to determine how to effectively deploy law enforcement and other resources. Drawing on the deterrent value of highly visible traffic enforcement and the knowledge that crimes often involve motor vehicles, the goal of DDACTS is to reduce crime, crashes, and traffic violations, improving the quality of life in every community. Using geo-mapping to identify hot spots areas of high incidence of crimes and crashes DDACTS uses targeted traffic enforcement strategies that play dual roles by simultaneously fighting crime and reducing crashes and traffic violations. The DDACTS Operational Guidelines describe seven guiding principles for successful implementation. The DDACTS Implementation Workshop, a 16-hour intensive workshop designed for law enforcement agencies interested in adopting the DDACTS model, provides focused technical assistance by guiding participants on the theories and applications behind each of the seven DDACTS guiding principles, identifying key roles within their agency and neighborhoods, and developing a DDACTS Implementation Action Plan to achieve outcomes. To inquire about participating in a free Workshop near you, please contact NHTSA Region 2 Law Enforcement Liaison Michael Morris (mmorris@njsacop.org) or New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety Law Enforcement Liaison Paul Kaminsky (pkaminsky@njsacop.org).

4 NJSACOP Prevent Drowsy Driving Drowsy driving is a dangerous behavior that can result in serious injury or death. But despite the risks, drowsy driving is far too prevalent. Drowsy driving is estimated to contribute to as many as 1.2 million collisions, resulting in potentially 5,000 to 8,000 fatalities per year. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety 2015 Traffic Safety Culture Index, 1 in 3 drivers (31.5%) admitted to driving within the prior 30 days when they were so tired that they had trouble keeping their eyes open. Before hitting the road Get adequate sleep 7-9 hours to maintain proper alertness during the day Schedule proper breaks about every 100 miles or 2 hours during long trips Arrange for a travel companion someone to talk with and share the driving Avoid alcohol and sedating medications check your labels or ask your doctor Market Your Traffic Safety Campaigns: Start planning for your next Traffic Safety Campaign by visiting NHTSA s Traffic Safety Marketing page, a one-stop-shop for the latest communications news, campaign materials, and marketing techniques to maximize your high visibility enforcement efforts at:

5 NJSACOP SENIOR DRIVING SAFETY TIPS While getting older doesn t mean one s driving days are finished, driving safety for the older generation is crucial. In 2013, 17 percent of all traffic deaths were among people 65 years old and older. There are resources available that will provide help for those who need to have conversations with older drivers about their driving abilities. The DriveWell Toolkit is also available with additional resources. Contact Information Chief Paul A. Kaminsky, Ret. Law Enforcement Liaison NJSACOP / NJDHTS pkaminsky@njsacop.org C- (908) The American Society on Aging (ASA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have developed a driver safety toolkit for people working directly with older adults. This toolkit will help you: Understand the issues related to older drivers and later-life independence and mobility. Get tips on driving with Alzheimer s, arthritis, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, sleep apnea, Parkinson disease or after having a stroke. Plan and implement public information events for older drivers, their families and loved ones, and other community members and organizations; and Evaluate the effectiveness of older driver public information events, community understanding of safe mobility issues, and progress in mobilizing community members including older adults to take action. Go to the below link for your own copy of the DriveWell Tool Kit: Please Visit the Traffic Safety Tab on our website at for additional traffic resources and various traffic safety information.

6 N. J. DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY 140 EAST FRONT STREET, 7 TH FLOOR P.O. BOX 048, TRENTON, NJ (609) FAX (609) Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2017 Statewide Labor Day Crackdown August 18 September 4, 2017 ENFORCEMENT SUMMARY REPORT Department: Number of Checkpoints conducted this period: County: Number of roving patrol hours conducted this period (OT and non OT): TOTALS FOR EACH CATEGORY FOR THE PROJECT PERIOD: DWI Arrests (Alcohol): DWI Arrests (Drugs): _ Seat Belt: Child Restraint: _ Speeding: Cell Phone/Texting: Suspended License: Reckless Driving: Careless Driving: Other Violations: Other Activity: Officer completing report: Date: You can also report your agency s data via our website at: FAX # (609) (Revised 8/17) PLEASE RETURN BY SEPTEMBER 15, 2017