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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA data show that 11,654 people were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2020 that involved an alcohol-impaired driver. During the Labor Day holiday period, we typically see an increase in drunk-driving deaths — and that's why you'll likely see more #lawenforcement on the roads. NHTSA's Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, which runs from August 17-September 5, aims to educate people about the dangers and consequences of driving drunk. Just one drink before driving can put you and others in danger because alcohol impairs thinking, reasoning, and muscle coordination. Do your part to keep our roadways safe.

38% more traffic-related law enforcement deaths... Talk about heartbreaking! A recent article in the February 2022 edition of OFFICER MAGAZINE notes, "Traffic-related law enforcement deaths were up by 38% in 2021, with 58 officers killed compared to 42 deaths in the previous year." Link to full the full article: https://editions.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=65662&i=736288&p=8&ver=html Many states are incorporating "Move Over" laws to help give officers more space while conducting traffic stops or reporting to incident scenes. What can be done to make our roadways safer for road workers, police officers, emergency responders, and the traveling public? Would adding more PPE to uniforms help create the added visibility that law enforcement officers need?