The Click It or Ticket National Traffic Safety Mobilization has now wrapped up for this year. We are thankful for the cooperation and partnership of Ohio's Law Enforcement Agencies for the promotion and participation in this life saving effort.
In order to document Ohio’s effort as we report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), law enforcement partners are asked to report their enforcement and public awareness efforts for both mobilizations. The “Activity Reporting” form which your agency can use for each of the mobilizations can be found clicking here. Please complete and return your activity for both mobilization periods by the due dates listed on the “Activity Report” form. The “Activity Report” can be sent to OTSO by fax at (614) 752-4646 or by email at TrafficSafety@dps.ohio.gov.
Once again, thank you for your support and your agency’s efforts in supporting the goal to make Ohio’s roads safe.
Changes are coming for OLEIS application users.
The Ohio Department of Public Safety is continually evaluating the use of new technology with an emphasis in reliability and security. With this in mind, we are eliminating old server technology. This year the Ohio Department of Public Safety will retire the OLEIS (Ohio Law Enforcement Information System) application and offer a new web based application called the State of Ohio Law Enforcement Virtual Exchange (SOLVE).
Agencies that currently using OLEIS for any of the modules, will be able to continue using OLEIS, however, the Ohio Department of Public Safety will not support the application after SOLVE is in place. At this time, we are trying to gauge if your agency is interested in transitioning to the new application.
We are inviting you to transition into this new application that will look like OLEIS and will perform in an enhanced matter. If your agency is interested in a demonstration of the SOLVE application, see contact info below to schedule.
About the new application:
The State of Ohio Law Enforcement Virtual Exchange (SOLVE) was developed with the Ohio drug task forces in mind, but it was later determined that a case management system (CMS) was needed for the drug task forces lacking the same. SOLVE is now expanding to include eCitation and Crash modules as well as a CMS. The benefit about SOLVE is that it is in the Cloud so it is not reliant on the older technology of a Client/Server system. This means that the software will always be up to date and will not require local system to be continually updated, creating a more stable environment. The program is free to use.
If your agency is interested in transitioning to the new application SOLVE and you are a crash module user, please contact Tom Gwinn TEGwinn@dps.ohio.gov
If your agency uses the citation module and would like to transition to the SOLVE application or if you have any questions, please contact Gretchen Lopez-Martinez via email or phone at glopez-martinez@dps.ohio.gov or 614-752-4626.
Breath Test Permit Renewals Return to Normal Operations
To: Breath Alcohol Test Operators and Senior Operators
From: Jeanna Walock, Program Administrator - Alcohol and Drug Testing Program
Date: May 4, 2021
Effective June 1, 2021 Inspectors with the Alcohol and Drug Testing Program will be back out in the field conducting in-person renewals.
Due to the declining numbers of COVID-19 cases and with the increase in persons being immunized, the Alcohol and Drug Testing Program will resume normal operations for in-person renewal testing for breath test Operator and Senior Operator permits/access cards. Inspectors will be able to conduct renewals on all instruments approved for use in the State of Ohio.
To view the complete communication from ODH, click here.
REMINDER
The 2021 NHTSA Communications Calendar can be found by clicking here.
4TH OF JULY IMPAIRED DRIVING PREVENTION CAMPAIGNS
Drunk Driving | Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving
4th of July - Buzzed Driving
Social Norming Campaign Materials
We all 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. This American holiday is also one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to drunk-driving crashes.
In 2019, 515 people died in motor vehicle crashes over the July 4th holiday period (6 p.m. July 3 - 5:59 a.m. July 8, 2019). 38% (198) of those fatalities occurred in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes.
From 2015 to 2019, there were 1,339 drivers killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes over the 4th of July holiday period. 38% (512) of the drivers killed were alcohol-impaired (BAC of .08+).
During the 2019 July 4th holiday period, 69% of those who died in alcohol-impaired crashes were in a crash involving at least one driver or motorcycle operator with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above .15.
These social norming marketing tools can be used to fit your needs and objectives while, at the same time, partnering with other states, communities, and organizations on this impaired driving prevention initiative.
For more information and campaign materials, click here.
Drunk Driving | Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over
4th of July - Drive Sober
Enforcement Campaign Materials
We all love to celebrate the 4th of July with family, friends, food, and fireworks. Yet, all too often the festivities turn tragic on our nation's roads. This American holiday is also one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to drunk-driving crashes.
These enforcement marketing tools can be used to fit your needs and objectives while, at the same time, partnering with other states, communities, and organizations on this drunk driving prevention initiative.
For 4th of July "Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving" (social norming) marketing materials, please click HERE.
For more information and campaign materials, click here.
Drug-Impaired Driving | If You Feel Different, You Drive Different
4th of July - If You Feel Different
This 4th of July, NHTSA wants to spread the word about the dangers of drug-impaired driving and to remind all drivers: If you are impaired by drugs and are thinking about driving, pass your keys on to a sober driver. If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.
For more information and campaign materials, click here.
Drug-Impaired Driving | Drive High - Get a DUI
4th of July - Drive High Get a DUI
This 4th of July, we want to spread the word about the dangers of drug-impaired driving and to remind all drivers. If you are impaired by drugs, and are thinking about driving, pass your keys to a sober driver.
For more information and campaign materials, click here.
Motorcycle Safety | Rider Safety
Ride Sober or Get Pulled Over
Since alcohol affects skills essential to riding a motorcycle, such as balance and coordination, it should not come as any surprise that it also plays a significant role in motorcycle crash-related fatalities. These marketing materials are designed to remind motorcyclists to always ride smart and sober.
For more information and campaign materials, click here.
Many training resources are currently available through ODOT’s Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Center, including a variety of free webinars, eLearning courses and publications! Please visit the LTAP Available Training webpage for additional information.
Click here to visit the LTAP eLearning webpage for details on how to access more than 300 free online courses/modules. Topics include Road Diets, Roadway Departure Countermeasures and many others.
Click here to visit the LTAP Route of Navigation (RON) Educational series, with links to dozens of resource publications for topic categories such as Access Management, Roadway Safety, Signage and Work Zone Safety.
Description: This session will discuss the benefits of wearing a body worn camera system and explain how to use it to your advantage in a DUI case involving a Drug Recognition Expert Evaluation. In addition to the technical aspects of the body worn camera system, attendees will learn proper camera positioning, lighting, and audio applications when conducting a Drug Influence Evaluation and how to best preserve the Drug Influence Evaluation on video for court presentation. Furthermore, this session will explain to both prosecutors and law enforcement how to use such video evidence to enhance courtroom presentation during a DUI case involving a DRE Evaluation. As this session provides a discussion on what to do and what not to do while using a body worn camera system, attendees will learn how video can help to not only enhance case presentation but also to promote professionalism by accurately documenting the activities that occur throughout the entire DUI investigation.
These webinars are being conducted by the Florida TSRP Program and the National TSRP Program utilizing the National TSRP Program webinar account. The account is funded through the NAPC/NHTSA Cooperative Agreement, Project Number 693JJ92050011.
This activity has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 general CLE credit hours for prosecutors. There is a twenty-four (24) hour limitation on Live Interactive Webinars (Gov. Bar R. X, Sec. 5 (E)(2)).
The webinar is FREE to participants. Upon completing the webinar, each attendee must email his/ her Ohio bar number to hreesetsrp@gmail.com as certification of attendance, and she will submit them to the Ohio Supreme Court.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR DUI TRIALS - WEBINAR SERIES
"Webinar Wednesday" Special Series: Essential Skills for DUI Trials (June & July 2021)
In recognition of the complexity in both the investigation and prosecution of DUI cases, the Florida and Ohio Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Programs are excited to announce a special webinar series entitled "Essential Skills for DUI Trials." This new series consists of eight (8) weekly sessions, occurring throughout June & July of 2021; note that due to scheduling issues, although these remain "Webinar Wednesdays," six (6) of these sessions will be held on Friday and one (1) will be held on Tuesday. This series will provide both law enforcement and prosecutors with essentials tips and tricks to properly handle DUI Trials, from Initial Case Preparation through Closing Argument. These sessions are non-State-specific and are intended to assist prosecutors and law enforcement nationwide -- all are welcome!
To view the speaker flier for the Essential Skills for DUI Trials listed below, click here.
Title: Jury Selection in a DUI Case, Not Part of a Trial, It Is the Trial! (Ohio Bar Approval for 1.5-hr CLE General Credit) Date: Friday, June 4, 2021 Time: 1p-230p Eastern Registration Link:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/271376376985645837
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) provides officers with general knowledge related to drug impaired driving and to promote the use of Drug Recognition Experts (DRE). Law enforcement officers will learn to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving crashes.
The ARIDE program stresses the importance of the signs and symptoms of the seven drug categories. Officers attending this course will receive an update/refresher of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFSTs) and must successfully pass an SFST proficiency evaluation. This training also promotes interaction with representatives from the state's prosecution community who are encouraged to attend. The instructors for this course are all Ohio DRE certified instructors.
Prerequisite: Law enforcement officers must have had training in SFST (previously ADAP). This course is funded through an OTSO/NHTSA grant and is free for sworn Ohio law enforcement officers and prosecutors only. Tuition for out-of-state officers is $250.
To view the upcoming classes and to register, click here.
Drug Recognition Expert Program
The Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Program is a traffic safety program that focuses on the detection, apprehension and adjudication of drug-impaired drivers.
A DRE is a law enforcement officer highly trained to recognize impairment in drivers under the influence of drugs other than or in addition to alcohol.
For more information, upcoming training dates and how to apply for this free training, please view the DRE Application, School Information and upcoming classes by clicking here.
Ohio and Pennsylvania officials got together to kick off this year's Click It or Ticket campaign.
Law enforcement officials, PennDot, Mercer County Coroner John Libonati and others gathered outside the Interstate 80 Welcome Center to announce the campaign, which will run from May 17 through June 6.
"The safest act is just a 'click' away," Libonati said. "Every life is important, and the life you save could be your own. Please buckle up for those that you care about."
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that of the 22,215 people killed in car crashes in 2019, 47% were not wearing seat belts.
"Seatbelt usage is more important than people think," said Erik Golias, Sergeant with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. "We're not just here to give tickets. These people are all here today because they care."
"The leading cause of fatalities in Pennsylvania is due to unrestrained passengers," said Josh Black, PA State Police Troop D-Butler. "Both with seatbelts and the thing that we sometimes forget is the child safety seats. It is very important."
"I can give you all the data in the world that shows you the deaths, but it's how many lives are saved every day," Libonati said. "We monitor and hear the accidents that occur. They sound horrific, but yet, no one dies."
PennDot states that throughout the Click It or Ticket campaign, state and municipal police officers will conduct traffic enforcement zones and patrols to encourage seat belt usage and fine those found not following the laws.
Above information from PennDOT press release and WFMJ press coverage. To view the WFMJ press coverage, click here.
Submitted by Jessica Miles, Medina County Safe Communities
Our Click It or Ticket kick-off event, ‘Buckle Up for a Burger’, to promote seat belt usage with teens/young drivers was a success! We distributed traffic safety materials to over 300 participants and rewarded students with burger coupons if wearing their seat belt.
A huge thank you to all of the Coalition members that made the event possible:
- Wadsworth High School Staff - Wadsworth Police Dept./ SRO - OH State Highway Patrol - Hinckley Police Dept. - Montville Police Dept. - Brunswick Police Dept. - Sheriff’s Office - OTSO Law Enforcement Liaison - Health Dept. Staff (apologies if I missed any departments/agencies)
Thank you for all that you do to keep Medina County’s roadways safe!
Jessica
June 2021
Dear Colleagues,
Please find attached the June edition of NHTSA’s Impaired Driving Division Update by clicking here.
In this edition we welcome our new Chief of the Impaired Driving Division, Dr. Tara Kelley-Baker. You will also find information on funding to support Law Enforcement Phlebotomy programs..
To view the Phlebotomy Program Implementation application, click here.
We hope you find the Update helpful.
Healthy Wishes,
Morgan
REMEMBER the OTSO offers materials for numerous traffic safety campaigns, including impaired driving, restraint usage, distracted driving, speeding and motorcycles. Utilizing the numerous materials found here can make an impact that will reach beyond your community. By raising public awareness YOU can help save lives. The order form can be found by clicking here.
