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Drivers reminded to buckle up during Click It or Ticket campaign 

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Drivers reminded to buckle up during Click It or Ticket campaign 

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is urging people to buckle up ahead of the summer holidays. Starting May 22, state and local law enforcement agencies are teaming together to increase patrols as part of the national “Click it or Ticket” high-visibility enforcement event. The overtime patrols are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with grants administered by ICJI.

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Police ramping up patrols during peak Thanksgiving travel

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Police ramping up patrols during peak Thanksgiving travel

INDIANAPOLIS — Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. AAA is predicting 54.6 million people will be heading out for the holiday. Of those, nearly 49 million will be traveling by car, a rebound to almost pre-pandemic levels. This time of year is also associated with higher drinking rates, which combined with the sheer number of drivers on the road, makes it an especially dangerous time for motorists.

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Proper car seat use and installation can make a life-saving difference

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Proper car seat use and installation can make a life-saving difference

INDIANAPOLIS — Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children across the U.S. According to national data, an average of two kids under 13 were killed every day in collisions in 2020. Of the total fatalities that occurred, 42% were unrestrained. In Indiana, 20 children lost their lives in passenger vehicle crashes that year.

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Indiana law enforcement teaming up ahead of Labor Day to reduce impaired driving

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Indiana law enforcement teaming up ahead of Labor Day to reduce impaired driving

INDIANAPOLIS — Drive sober or get pulled over. That’s the warning state and local police agencies are issuing to drivers as Indiana gears up for its annual end-of-summer impaired driving enforcement campaign. Starting this weekend through Labor Day, officers across the state will be increasing patrols and sobriety checkpoints to crack down on those driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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School bus safety enforcement campaign underway in Indiana

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School bus safety enforcement campaign underway in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS — As students head back to the classroom, state and local law enforcement agencies are reminding motorists to stop for school buses or face the consequences. Over the next couple of months, officers will be increasing patrols to prevent stop-arm violations, speeding and other forms of reckless driving around school buses and in school zones.

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Law enforcement cracking down on speeding in 6-state operation

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Law enforcement cracking down on speeding in 6-state operation

INDIANAPOLIS — Law enforcement agencies in Indiana are taking part in a multi-state effort to address the troubling rise in speeding and aggressive driving. Across the Midwest, officers will be out in full force showing zero tolerance for drivers traveling above the posted speed limit. The Speed Awareness Day enforcement campaign will take place on July 27…..

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Victims' Rights Awareness Week puts focus on survivors

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Victims' Rights Awareness Week puts focus on survivors

New law expands victim support through the state’s compensation program starting July 1…. INDIANAPOLIS – National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, observed April 24-30 this year, is a time when communities across the nation join together in recognition and support of survivors. As commemorative vigils and events are held across the state, the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is ramping up efforts to spread awareness about its Victim Compensation Program and other resources that exist to assist those impacted by violent crime.

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Police stepping up patrols to enhance school bus safety

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Police stepping up patrols to enhance school bus safety

INDIANAPOLIS — Across Indiana, state and local law enforcement agencies will be out in full force to ensure that students remain safe when traveling to and from school. Over the next couple of months, officers will be positioned along bus routes and in school zones where they will be on high alert for stop-arm violations, speeding and other forms of reckless driving.

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State and local law enforcement increasing patrols to promote safe Thanksgiving travel

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State and local law enforcement increasing patrols to promote safe Thanksgiving travel

INDIANAPOLIS — This Thanksgiving, travel is expected to rebound to nearly pre-pandemic levels. According to AAA, it’s predicted that 48.3 million people will be taking to the roads for the holiday, an 8 percent increase from last year. Unfortunately, heavier traffic, combined with declining seat belt use and the prevalence of impaired driving, makes this travel period particularly dangerous for road users.

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Buckle Up: Click It or Ticket campaign starts now, through June 6

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Buckle Up: Click It or Ticket campaign starts now, through June 6

INDIANAPOLIS — On average, more than 90 percent of motorists can be found wearing their seat belts on any given day. Unfortunately, the small percentage of people who choose not to buckle up make up a disproportionate amount of the fatalities that occur every year on Indiana roads. It’s a concern that more than 200 Indiana police agencies will be working to address this spring by participating in the national Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign. Now until June 6, officers will be out in greater numbers seeking to educate motorists about the importance of wearing a seat belt.

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Drivers and riders encouraged to share the road for Motorcycle Safety Month

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Drivers and riders encouraged to share the road for Motorcycle Safety Month

INDIANAPOLIS — The month of May is known for racing in the Hoosier state, but it is also dedicated to motorcycle safety awareness. With temperatures on the rise and motorcycles out in greater numbers, the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) and Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) want to remind drivers and riders to stay alert and share the road. Over the last year, the number of motorcycle collisions and fatalities increased; Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is an opportunity to educate drivers and motorcyclists on ways to exercise caution year-round.

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Motorists encouraged to check for recalls

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Motorists encouraged to check for recalls

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) and Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) are encouraging motorists to check for vehicle recalls during Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, observed March 8 to 12 this year.

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Fifty-two police agencies in Indiana have a new tool to combat drug-impaired driving

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Fifty-two police agencies in Indiana have a new tool to combat drug-impaired driving

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is providing 52 Indiana law enforcement agencies with a new roadside tool to identify and keep drug-impaired drivers off the road. The device, called the SoToxa Mobile Test System, is a handheld analyzer that uses an oral fluid swab to detect the presence of six kinds of drugs: cocaine, methamphetamine, opiates, cannabis (THC), amphetamine and benzodiazepines. Officers will begin using the devices in the field this month in response to the emergence of drugged driving taking place in the state and nationwide.

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