Idaho Operation Lifesaver - “Officer On A Train” and “Adopt A Crossing”
By admin • Sep 23rd, 2008 • Category: TopicDISCLAIMER - Any Charges Reported in these Press Releases are Merely Accusations and the Defendants are Presumed Innocent Unless and Until Proven Guilty.
On Tuesday September 23, 2008, City, County and State Law Enforcement Officers will be conducting an “Officer On A Train” and “Adopt A Crossing” enforcement operation.
The purpose of this enforcement operation is to increase public awareness of the potential dangers that exist at highway railroad intersections and eliminate driver actions that can have tragic consequences, by enforcing the traffic laws that pertain to these intersections. The enforcement program is one of three parts of the Operation Lifesaver effort, which include engineering and education, designed to eliminate car train collisions.
During the “Officer On A Train” enforcement effort, one officer is placed in the lead locomotive of a train as a spotter. This officer observes traffic approaching the highway rail intersections as the train proceeds down the tracks. Other officers pace the train or are parked at specific locations. When a motorist is observed violating the laws pertaining to the approaching intersection, the officer on the train radios one of the chase cars, which stop the motorist, explain the dangers and issue a citation.
With the “Adopt A Crossing” approach, City, County and State Law Enforcement officers from throughout Southeast Idaho will pick a crossing within their jurisdiction and enforce the laws that pertain to the crossing.
During 2007, there were 20 car/train collisions resulting in 7 people injured and 2 fatalities. Five pedestrians where also hit by trains while trespassing on railroad property.
This year to date, there have been 17 car/train collisions reported, resulting in 7 people injured and 2 fatalities. Of the 17 collisions, 12 occurred at passive crossing with stop signs and crossbucks and 6 incidents were the result of vehicles running into the side of the train.
Since 1990, the “Officer On A Train” and “Adopt A Crossing” programs have been instrumental in helping reduce the number of car train collisions in the state. City, County and State law enforcement, State and federal agencies, along with the private business and the railroads that operate in the state sponsor the Idaho Operation Lifesaver program.
Idaho Operation Lifesaver is dedicated to eliminating car train collisions, which result in preventable deaths and injuries. For additional information or to schedule a free presentation, call Idaho Operation Lifesaver @ 208-236-5626.
Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
602 W. Prairie
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 772-6055 FAX: (208) 772-8244
NEWS ADVISORY - OK FOR RELEASE
September 23,2008
OFFICER ON A TRAIN ENFORCEMENT SET FOR KOOTENAI COUNTY TODAY
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