Officer on a Train Kootenai County

OFFICER-ON-A-TRAIN
OFFICERS RIDE THE RAILS TO CATCH
MOTORISTS VIOLATING GRADE CROSSING LAWS

WHAT: Officer on the Train program designed to identify unsafe motorists who attempt to beat the train and violate Idaho grade crossing laws.

WHEN: Tuesday May 8, 2018

WHERE: Press Briefing 0615 Prairie Falls Golf Course on Spokane St. Post Falls

WHO: The Officer on the Train program is sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad, Idaho State Police, Idaho Operation Lifesaver, as well as, city and county agencies in the areas. The briefing will include: Travis Campbell state coordinator for Idaho Operation Lifesaver and officers from the agencies involved.

WHY: An incident happens about every three hours between a train and a motorist/pedestrian. We would like to change motorists behavior and ultimately save lives. Last year there were 4 fatalities and 7 injuries in Idaho from incidents at grade crossings.

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OPPORTUNITIES: There is an opportunity for the media representatives to ride in the locomotive cab. If motorists violate the law by ignoring the signals, you may be able to obtain video of officers issuing citations to drivers. If your agency wants a timeslot riding in the cab of the locomotive, you must make arrangements ASAP. It will be first come first serve.
INTERVIEW
OPPORTUNITIES: Idaho State Police officers
Idaho Operation Lifesaver State Coordinator Travis Campbell

CONTACT: Travis D Campbell 208-412-2481
State Coordinator, Idaho Operation Lifesaver

Sgt. Jonelle Greear 208-772-6055
Idaho State Police