The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is taking part in an initiative created by the Florida Sheriff’s Association called “Operation Safe Schools.”
In the second week of operation, OCSO deputies reported 20 school zone warnings, issued 19 school zone citations, one warning for a pedestrian violation, one arrest for having no drivers’ license after a stop for a school zone violation, and 45 school zone safety calls involving issues ranging from school crossings to parking problems.
The program’s goal is to protect students with increased patrols in school zones, at bus stops, and at crossing guards locations – and to increase public awareness about the need for vigilance now that school is back in session.
The OCSO Public Information Office is sharing school zone traffic safety tips via social media outlets Facebook and Twitter:
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