Idaho Operation Lifesaver

Contact: Travis Campbell
Idaho Operation Lifesaver
Idaho State Police
Phone 208 412 2481
Oli.idaho@gmail.com

Idaho Operation Lifesaver
Idaho State Police

Press Release
OFFICERS RIDE THE RAILS TO CATCH
MOTORISTS VIOLATING GRADE CROSSING LAWS

WHAT: "Officer on the Train" program is designed to identify unsafe motorists who attempt to beat the train and violate Idaho grade crossing laws. This is an effort to increase public awareness of the potential dangers that exist at highway railroad intersections when traffic laws are violated.

WHEN: Thursday, Oct 18, 2018

WHERE: 7:00am briefing 3200 N Spokane St. Post Falls, ID 83854

WHO: The "Officer on the Train" program is sponsored Union Pacific Railroad, Idaho State Police, Idaho Operation Lifesaver, as well as local city and county law enforcement agencies. The briefing will include: Travis Campbell State Coordinator for Idaho Operation Lifesaver and officers from the agencies involved.

WHY: In 2017 Idaho had 15 incidents and 4 resulted in fatal injuries. 6 incidents have happened in 2018 with one resulting in a fatal injury. An incident happens about every three hours between a train and a motorist/pedestrian. We would like to change motorist's behavior and ultimately save lives.

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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 station 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 and Local Agencies
Idaho Operation Lifesaver State Coordinator Mr. Travis Campbell

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

Sgt. Allen Ashby 208-209-8730
Idaho State Police