News Release
WARRAW — With the holidays quickly approaching, the Warsaw Police Department will once again be partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) in an effort to keep our roads safe and prevent traffic fatalities as part of the annual Safe Family Travel Campaign, supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 26, and running through the end of December, this campaign will focus on impaired driving, aggressive driving, and seat belt violations. Throughout the blitz, officers will work overtime hours conducting sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols to deter unsafe driving and encourage seat belt use.
“We see the consequences of unsafe driving every day,” said Douglas Huntsinger, executive director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. “By buckling up, slowing down, and never driving impaired, we can all help make Indiana’s roads safer this season.”
According to NHTSA, alcohol-impaired driving remains one of the leading causes of fatal crashes, especially during the holiday season. Likewise, failure to wear a seat belt continues to be one of the most preventable causes of death on the road.
Patrol Captain Brad Kellar remarked, “All of us who travel through the city have a vested interest in contributing to safer roadways. We have all felt the brunt of construction this year. With the bridge over State Road 15 now open and Husky Trail’s construction nearing completion, these are two areas we will be concentrating our traffic enforcement on, along with other key locations. As you celebrate this holiday season, be responsible and arrange for a sober driver to get you home. Just know that our officers will be looking for impaired drivers.”
Motorists are encouraged to call 911 to report unsafe or impaired drivers. For more safety tips, visit www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving.
