2017 Holiday Campaign

The holiday season is a time full of parties and festivities, but that also means more drunk drivers are on the roadways. With the excitement of holiday celebrations, partygoers might find themselves “buzzed” after having just a drink or two—and without a sober ride home. Law enforcement actively looks for drunk drivers around the holidays. Just one drink can impair your judgment and increase your risk of getting arrested for driving drunk—or worse, causing a crash if you’re behind the wheel. Many factors determine the effect alcohol has on your body, and it can vary depending on factors such as your weight and when you last ate. This holiday, remember: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. If you plan to go out and enjoy the evening with alcohol, make sure you refrain from driving. Review these facts and share the word about the dangers of drunk driving.

Stay Off Santa’s Naughty List: Don’t Drink and Drive.

• This holiday season, Vermont Law Enforcement Agencies are partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over drunk-driving enforcement campaign to help keep impaired drivers off the road. The campaign runs from December 13th to December 31st, 2017.
• According to NHTSA, 37,461 people were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2016, and 28 percent (10,497) of those fatalities occurred in a crash during which a driver had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the legal limit of .08.
• According to NHTSA, 781 people lost their lives in traffic crashes involving a drunk driver during the month of December 2016.
• From 2012 to 2016, there were 3,995 people killed in December crashes that involved drivers with BACs over the legal limit of .08.

Drinking and Driving Will Cost You—Possibly Your Life.

• On average, a DUI can set you back $10,000 in attorney fees, fines, court costs, lost time at work, higher insurance rates, car towing and repairs, and more.
• The financial impact from impaired driving crashes is devastating. Based on 2010 numbers (the most recent year for which cost data is available), impaired-driving crashes cost the United States $44 billion annually.

Plan a Safe Ride Home Ahead of Time—This Holiday Season, and All Year Round.

• First: Plan ahead. You know whether you’ll attend a party. If you plan to drink, plan for a sober driver to take you home. Is it your turn to be the designated driver? Take that role seriously—your friends are relying on you.
• Remember that it is never okay to drink and drive. Even if you’ve only had one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation to get home safely.
• Download NHTSA’s SaferRide mobile app, available on Google Play for Android devices: (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nhtsa.SaferRide&hl=en), and Apple’s iTunes Store for iOS devices: (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/saferride/id950774008?mt=8). SaferRide allows users to call a taxi or a predetermined friend, and identifies the user’s location so he or she can be picked up.
• Use a Designated Driver.
• If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact the Local Law Enforcement.
• Have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get them home safely. Don’t worry about offending someone—they’ll thank you later.

Keep your holidays happy and safe by letting someone sober do the driving. Remember: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

Thanksgiving Seat Belt Campaign

Click It or Ticket This Thanksgiving and Every Day

Thanksgiving Click It or Ticket Campaign Extra Enforcement

• During the busy Thanksgiving travel period, law enforcement agencies will partner with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), State, and local law enforcement and highway safety advocates across the country for the national Click It or Ticket campaign. Across the country, these men and women will participate in a high-visibility mobilization to ramp up patrolling to crack down on seat belt use.

• The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest travel times of the year, which means more vehicles will be on the roads. Increased vehicle activity leads to the potential for more crashes and more fatalities.

• Failing to buckle up puts you and other vehicle passengers in a potentially deadly situation. It’s also against the law – plain and simple. There’s never an excuse to not wear your seat belt.

• The Click It or Ticket campaign combines increased awareness with increased patrolling to reach as many Americans as possible with one key message: Wearing a seat belt is the single most effective way to save your life and the lives of your loved ones while on the road this Thanksgiving.

 Not Buckling Up Can Be Deadly

• During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in 2015 (6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, to 5:59 a.m. on Monday, November 30), there were 301 passenger vehicle occupants killed in traffic crashes across the nation, a decrease from the 341 passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2014.

• Compared to Thanksgiving weekend in 2014, there was an 11-percentage-point decrease in the number of passenger vehicle occupant fatalities in 2015, and an 8-percentage-point decrease in the number of those who were unbuckled when they were killed that weekend.

• Nighttime is deadlier than daytime in terms of seat belt use. Over the 2015 Thanksgiving weekend, 57 percent of passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes at night were unbuckled, compared to 49 percent during the day.

• During all of 2015, a total of 22,441 passenger vehicle occupants were killed in crashes, and nearly half (44%) of them were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash. Among passenger vehicle occupant fatalities in 2015, the age groups of 13-15 and 18-34 had the highest percentages (57% and 58%, respectively) of occupants who were unbuckled at the time of their fatal crash.

Seat Belts Save Lives

• According to NHTSA, seat belts saved approximately 13,941 lives nationwide age 5 and older in 2015. If everyone had worn seat belts that year, an additional 2,804 lives could have been saved.

• Proper seat belt use reduces the risk of fatal injury to front seat passengers by 45 percent and the risk of moderate to serious injury by 50 percent.

• Ejection from a vehicle is one of the most dangerous events that can happen to a person in a crash. In fatal crashes in 2015, almost 8 out of 10 (80%) of the passenger vehicle occupants who were totally ejected from vehicles were killed. Wearing your seat belt is the most effective way to prevent ejections; only 1 percent of the occupants reported to have been wearing their seat belts were totally ejected in a crash, compared to 30 percent who were unbuckled.

This Thanksgiving—and every day of the year—remember, Click It or Ticket.

Halloween Buzzed Driving Campaign

On Halloween, and Every Day, Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving

North Hero, VT — Halloween is a time for making memories, not causing nightmares. This Halloween, Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department is reminding Halloween partiers that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. Stay safe—and help keep others safe—by refraining from drunk driving. In 2015, there were 55 people killed in drunk-driving-related crashes. If your Halloween party involves alcohol, it’s imperative that you make a plan to get home without getting behind the wheel.

It’s so important to make a plan before heading out to the Halloween festivities. Even one drink can impair judgement. This is why it’s essential to have a plan for how you’ll safely get home after your night of partying, before you ever head out for your event.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 45 percent of all people killed in motor vehicle crashes on Halloween night (6 p.m. October 31 – 5:59 a.m. November 1) from 2011 to 2015 were in crashes involving a drunk driver. Children out trick-or-treating and the parents accompanying them are also at risk, as 36 percent of fatal pedestrian crashes on Halloween night (2011-2015) involved drunk drivers. Younger drivers are most at risk: The 21-to-34-year age group accounted for the most fatalities (64%) in drunk-driving-related crashes during Halloween night in 2015.

It is illegal everywhere in America to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. In 2015, there were 10,265 people killed in drunk-driving-related crashes. Even if you drive drunk and aren’t killed or seriously injured, you could end up paying as much $10,000 for a DUI.

Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving, so follow these simple tips for a safe and happy Halloween:

• Remember that it is never okay to drink and drive. Even if you’ve had one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation to get home safely.
• Download NHTSA’s SaferRide mobile app, available on Google Play for Android devices: (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nhtsa.SaferRide&hl=en), and in Apple’s iTunesStore for iOS devices: (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/saferride/id950774008?mt=8). SaferRide allows users to call a taxi or a predetermined friend, and identifies the user’s location so he or she can be picked up.
• If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department.
• Have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get your friend home safely.

For more information, please visit www.TrafficSafetyMarketing.gov.

National Teen Driver Safety Week

National Teen Driver Safety Week
October 15-21, 2017

This week and every week, parents should have conversations with their teens about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel of a passenger car, truck, or SUV. These rules address the greatest dangers for teen drivers: alcohol, inconsistent or no seat belt use, distracted and drowsy driving, speeding, and number of passengers.

The Problem: Too many teens are dying on our roads

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens (15 to 18 years old) in the United States – ahead of all other types of injury, disease, or violence.

There were 1,972 teen drivers of passenger vehicles involved in fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2015. An estimated 99,000 teen passenger vehicle drivers were injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes.

Even if you think they don’t hear you, they do. Remember, set the rules before they hit the road.

4th of July Impaired Driving Prevention Campaign

We love to celebrate the 4th of July with family, friends, food, and fireworks, but all too often the festivities turn tragic on the nation’s roads. The fact is, this iconic American holiday is also one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to impaired-driving crashes.

Every day, law enforcement officers work endless hours to keep community members safe. The decisions drivers make before getting behind the wheel of a car affect law enforcement officers’ work, and impaired driving can be one of the deadliest factors. In 2015, 10,265 people were killed in drunk-driving-related crashes. To put it into perspective, that’s one person killed every 51 minutes. That’s the equivalent of 20 jumbo jets crashing, with no survivors.

This Fourth of July, as friends and family travel to picnics and barbecues across the country, the Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department along with other law enforcement across Vermont will be out in full force, stopping impaired drivers by aggressively targeting those who put lives in danger. As you prepare to drive home from the festivities, keep in mind that even one drink can be one too many.

This Fourth of July and every day, remember:  Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

Click It or Ticket Campaign

Click It or Ticket High Visibility Enforcement to Save Lives

From May 22, 2017 to June 4, 2017, the Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department will participate in the nationwide mobilization Click It or Ticket campaign in an effort to save lives through high visibility enforcement efforts.  This enforcement period comes ahead of the Memorial Day holiday, one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. Utilizing current crash data, the Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department will aggressively participate in this high visibility enforcement effort. Our current trends indicate an increase in distracted driving and speed related crashes.

According to research conducted by the Vermont Governor’s Highway Safety Program, 35092 people lost their lives in fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2015. While the national numbers for 2016 have not been finalized yet, we know that the final number is going to be nearly 40000. That’s more than 100 people dying in fatal crashes every single day! This is the highest number since 2008, and the two-year increase in fatalities (from 2014-2016) is the highest such increase in more than 50 years! Equally alarming here in Vermont is the fact that our statewide seatbelt usage rate actually dropped in 2016, while the national average increased to 90%. Last year approximately one-half of our fatal crash victims here in Vermont were unbelted at the time of the crash.

The Click It or Ticket campaign focuses on safety education and enforcing motor vehicle laws to save lives. Wearing your seat belt is your best defense against injury or death in the event of a crash. PLEASE DON’T BECOME A STATISTIC!!!!

READ IT AND WEEP – in a moment everything can change

Super Bowl Weekend

Hope everyone is having a Safe Winter so far. The reason I am sending out this message is to remind people to BUCKLE UP and DRINK RESPONSIBLY.
Super Bowl Weekend is approaching and Law Enforcement across the State will be conducting more DUI Patrols.

Please enjoy the Game and make sure you have a designated driver & buckle up !

2016 Labor Day DUI Campaign

Department: Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department
Release Date: Aug 16, 2016

Contact Information:

Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department
Ray C. Allen, Sheriff

The Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with the State of Vermont Governor’s Highway Safety Program, will be conducting increased high visibility traffic enforcement to save lives from 08/19/16 through 09/05/16 during the statewide 2016 Labor Day DUI Campaign.  DUI checkpoints will be conducted throughout this campaign as well as DUI high visibility saturation patrols.

The DUI Campaign is a reminder to our motorist’s that there will be heavy traffic as our students head back to school and families celebrate the last holiday of the summer season.  Impairment can mean impairment by alcohol, drugs or both.  Speeding is the major cause of most crashes in Vermont while impaired driving is the cause of 32% of all fatal crashes in Vermont and more than half of all deaths involve vehicle occupants who did not buckle up!  Distracted driving and speed are the primary causes of crashes in Grand Isle County.

High visibility enforcement has been a key to success in Grand Isle County evident in minimal law enforcement response to serious injury crashes.

2016 R&R Camp

14^th Annual R&R Camp

CAMP SCHEDULE

GENERAL INFORMATION

R&R Camp is based at the Folsom School in South Hero.

Campers should wear the Camp t-shirt. Shorts must be of an acceptable length. Shoes should be comfortable and allow the camper to participate safely in physical activities (no flip flops). On Tuesday and Friday, campers should bring a swimsuit (2 piece swimsuits may be worn along with a t-shirt or swim shirt) and towel. On Friday, campers should also bring water shoes.

Electronic devices (cell phones, Ipods, cameras, etc.) will be allowed but can only be used during breaks and are the responsibility of the camper.

Breakfast snacks, lunch and midday snacks will be provided.

MANDATORY FINAL REGISTRATION

SUNDAY, JULY 17

5:00 pm – 6:30pm at Folsom School Gym, South Hero

Registration starts at 5:00pm and will be followed by a Camp Briefing.  A parent or legal guardian must attend with the camper. All required paperwork (release forms, etc) will be emailed to campers as we approach July and will be collected at Final Registration. Campers will be issued a T-shirt which they can keep.

If your child needs medication during the week (prescriptions, epi pens, etc), bring it in a zip lock bag with your child’s name and include instructions. Please leave medications in original packaging.

CAMP ACTIVITIES

MONDAY, July 18

Educational Presentations and Team Building Activities

TUESDAY, July 19

Pump House Water Park at Jay Peak

WEDNESDAY, July 20

Educational Presentations and Team Building Activities

THURSDAY, July 21

ArborTrek Canopy Adventures at Smugglers’ Notch

FRIDAY, July 22

Water Day at Ladd’s Landing Marina with Fire and Rescue demonstrations, boat rides and swimming

Graduation Ceremony at 4:00pm at Folsom School, parents are welcome to attend

BUS PICK UP & DROP OFF SCHEDULE

A bus will pick up and drop off campers at the Alburgh, Isle La Motte, North Hero and Grand Isle schools at the times listed below.  Bus service to and from camp will not be offered for South Hero residents.  Please be on time for bus pick up and drop off so that the bus is not delayed.

** THERE WILL BE NO AFTERNOON DROP OFF ON FRIDAY, JULY 22 as camp will end at the Folsom School and parents must pick up their campers there by 4:30pm. **

Morning Bus Pick Up Schedule

Monday – Friday

Alburgh – 6:55am

Isle La Motte – 7:10am

North Hero – 7:25am

Grand Isle – 7:40am

Bus arrives at Folsom School at 8:00am

**Campers not riding the bus may be dropped off between 7:45am-8:00am.

Afternoon Bus Drop Off Schedule will be as follows except on Friday when there will be no bus

   drop off. On Friday, July 22 parents will pick up their campers at the Folsom School on South Street in   

   South Hero.

Monday – Thursday

Bus departs Folsom School at 4:00pm

** Campers not riding the bus must be picked up between 4:00pm-4:15pm.

Grand Isle – 4:15pm

North Hero – 4:30pm

Isle La Motte – 4:45pm

Alburgh – 5:00pm

**If campers are riding their bikes to or from the school, they must wear a bicycle helmet.

Day Trips

Tuesday –  8:30am, bus will travel to the Pump House at Jay Peak, Jay, VT. We will depart the Pump House at 2:00pm and return to Folsom School.

Thursday – 8:30am, bus will travel to ArborTrek Canopy Adventures, 1239 Edwards Rd, Jeffersonville, VT. We will depart ArborTrek at 2:45pm and return to Folsom School.

Friday – 8:30am bus will travel to Ladd’s Landing Marina in Grand Isle. We will depart Ladd’s Landing at 3:00pm and return to Folsom School.

“I TOOK CONNIE’S CHALLENGE”.

2015 Labor Day DUI Campaign

Department: Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department
Release Date: Aug 11, 2015

Contact Information:

Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department
Ray C. Allen, Sheriff

The Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with the State of Vermont Governor’s Highway Safety Program, will be conducting increased high visibility traffic enforcement to save lives from 08/21/15 through 09/07/15 during the statewide 2015 Labor Day DUI Campaign.  DUI checkpoints patrols will be conducted throughout this campaign as well as DUI high visibility saturation patrols.

The DUI Campaign is a reminder to our motorist’s that there will be heavy traffic as our students head back to school and families celebrate the last holiday of the summer season.  Impairment can mean impairment by alcohol, drugs or both.  An impaired driver is the cause of 32% of all fatal crashes in Vermont and more than half of all deaths involve vehicle occupants who did not buckle up!

High visibility enforcement has been a key to success in Grand Isle County evident in minimal law enforcement response to serious injury crashes.