 National Secure Your Load Day
June 6, 2024
As Founder of Secure Your Load, Robin Abel wishes to share a personal message this year:
This year marks 20 years since my daughter Maria was critically injured by an unsecured load, driving home from work. That event changed our lives forever. https://secureyourload.com/Documents/Robin's%20Story.mp4
Do you feel safe driving behind that truck ahead of you…. you know the one with the load of items not securely fastened to the vehicle? I too often hear that these are freak accidents but in truth they are frequent incidents, deadly and totally preventable. What is a secured load? Bottomline, all loads need to be securely fastened to the vehicle at all times. You do not get to say, it is below the truck bed or it is heavy or light or crammed in, or you only secure what you think needs to be secured, those are not secured loads. You must secure all loads at all times. Use good nets, tarps and/or straps. There are no “do overs” in the world of safety!
While this is a personal message, we have to talk about “data.” In 2022, there were 895 deaths, 17,203 injuries and 98,502 property damage crashes caused by unsecured loads. Sadly, the numbers have increased as they have in all other sectors of road safety. All of these people had stories.
There is power in numbers and last year 46 states participated in Secure Your Load Day safety campaign educating thousands of drivers on the importance of good load securement. Thank you to all of you who support this campaign, together we are saving lives!
“Button it up America…..Secure Your Loads” “Secure Your Load as if everyone you love is driving in the car behind you!”
- Robin Abel, Founder Secure Your Load
www.secureyourload.com
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 4th of July Impaired Driving Prevention Campaign
July 1 - July 7, 2024
We all love to celebrate the 4th of July with family, friends, food, and fireworks, but all too often the festivities turn tragic on our nation's roads. The fact is, this American holiday also brings increased drinking and impaired driving with potential deadly consequences:
- From 2018 to 2022, there were 2,228 traffic crash fatalities during the Fourth of July holiday period.
- 487 people died in motor vehicle crashes over the July 4th holiday period in 2022.
This 4th of July, NHTSA focuses on social norming campaigns. However, enforcement material is available for areas that choose to plan high-visibility enforcement.
- Social Norming
- Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving
- If You Feel Different, You Drive Different
- Enforcement
- Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
- Drive High, Get a DUI.
- Ride Sober or Get Pulled Over
Click here to get your 4th of July campaign materials
Speed Prevention Campaign
July 8 - July 31, 2024
In 2022, speeding killed 12,151 people — accounting for 29% of total traffic fatalities.
Join us to educate the public about the dangers of speeding. From July 8–31, Speeding Catches Up With You, a social norming campaign, will run nationwide.
States may consider running an enforcement campaign, Speeding Slows You Down, in place of social norming if high-visibility enforcement is planned. Resources are available to encourage drivers to drive at the speed limit and to educate people about the dangers of going too fast, including information related to speed and road conditions.
Click here for social norming and enforcement campaign material.
  REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ohio-impaired-driving-enforcement-training-courses-51416130033 by June 12, 2024.
Space is limited. There is no cost to attend.
8 hours of CPT (approval pending)
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ohio-impaired-driving-enforcement-training-courses-51416130033 by June 12, 2024.
Space is limited. There is no cost to attend.
2nd International Conference and Peer Exchange on Roadside Safety
NSA 2024 Annual Conference
- National Sheriffs' Association
- Largest law enforcement conference of its kind, includes a tradeshow displaying products and equipment relevant to every facet of police work.
- Oklahoma City, OK
- June 24-27, 2024
- https://www.nsaconference.org/
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Ohio School Safety Summit
- Annual event for school safety featuring engaging speakers, breakout sessions, networking and exhibits.
- Columbus, OH
- July 31 - August 1, 2024
- https://ohioschoolsafetysummit.com/
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48th Annual Training Conference & Exhibition
- National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
- Gathering of over 2,000 law enforcement professionals that represent cities and communities across the nation and world.
- New Orleans, LA
- August 9-13, 2024
- www.noblenational.org
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Breath Testing Training Calendar |
The Alcohol and Drug Testing program oversees and approves breath testing for OVI for the state of Ohio. Law enforcement interested in attending a free class to obtain a breath testing permit or renew a permit should register online.
More information and a link to the training calendar is online: Training and Calendar | Ohio Department of Health
WEBINAR SERIES
*The following webinar is approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education credit hours for prosecutors* You must virtually attend the live webinar for CLE credit. Please email your bar number to Holly Reese (hreesetsrp@gmail.com) at the conclusion of the webinar to have it submitted to the Supreme Court.
JUNE 2024 TRAFFIC TUESDAY WEBINAR
Title: Navigating Contemporary Cannabis Impairment Research: Methodologies, Limitations & Implications for Criminal Justice
(Supreme Court of Ohio approval 1.0 general CLE hour)
Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Time: 2:00p-3:00p Eastern
Presenters: Matt Myers - Assistant Chief of Police Peachtree City (GA) Police Dept.
Jennifer Harmon - Crime Laboratory Director, Regional Crime Laboratory - San Diego County Sheriff's Dept.
Description: Recent trends in cannabis legalization have resulted in an unprecedented volume of research on its effects and how impairment from cannabinoids can be understood and detected. This session will help law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and toxicologists be prepared to understand such research and its implications on the detection of cannabis impairment and prosecution of impaired driving cases.
Click here for more information and to register online.
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). 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.
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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 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 and how to apply for this free training, please view the DRE Application, School Information and Requirements by clicking here.
Upcoming training dates:
- Oct. 21 - 31, 2024 (OSHP Academy)
- Nov. 6 - 12, 2024 (Field certifications out of state)
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Advanced Cannabis Impairment Training (ACIT)
ACIT is an 8-hour course that is designed to train law enforcement officers to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to cannabis. The goal is to reduce impaired driving incidents and crashes that result in serious injuries and fatalities. The course includes classroom and practical instruction by Drug Recognition Experts. There is no cost to attend. *Must be a commissioned law enforcement officer and have attended ARIDE before enrolling.
Upcoming training dates:
- July 18, 2024
- September 12, 2024
Click here for more information and how to register.
National Safety Council Introduces Employer Traffic Safety Program in Ohio |
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In Ohio, transportation incidents are the leading cause of occupational fatalities at 39%.
Our Driving Concern is a program of National Safety Council that provides organizations with resources and tools to help reduce traffic crashes involving their employees both on and off the job. NSC is proud to partner with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office on the program with funding by the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA).
Motor vehicle crashes are one of the primary causes of work-related injuries and fatalities and employers who provide insurance to their employees feel the financial impacts of injuries from crashes off the job as well. Car crashes affect not only the individual worker but also their family members and their coworkers. Through free resources, including training, employers are better able to understand risky driving behaviors and use proven methods to prevent crashes, ultimately saving lives and reducing costs.
The Our Driving Concern program emphasizes employee training, multi-faceted ongoing education and messaging to promote safe driving behaviors and make the roads safer for everyone.
“Studies show people trust information from their employer, and employers are an essential catalyst to changing the culture of traffic safety behaviors,” said Katie Mueller from the National Safety Council.
The program offers free and customized materials for organizations of all sizes and industries in Ohio. Employers and employees can access the information online oh.ourdrivingconcern.org. Whether you are a supervisor in a large corporation or a small business of five people, our resources are for you! Sign up for our newsletter to receive information on how to get involved and access new resources being added soon.
OTSO offers materials for numerous traffic safety campaigns, including impaired driving, restraint usage, distracted driving, speeding and motorcycles. Utilizing these free materials can make an impact that can reach beyond your community.
CLICK HERE to order online!
Faxed and e-mailed forms will still be accepted, but this online link will be updated when new traffic safety materials are added to our inventory.
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Crash Data Bulletins:
In partnership with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, OTSO will biannually publish 88 county-specific crash data bulletins. This tool was designed for driver training schools to help educate young drivers on local-level driving trends, dangerous roads and intersections, and seatbelt usage. But they are publicly available for use by parents, teachers, and other traffic safety partners to display and share at community events to promote traffic safety and better inform all drivers about crash risks in the areas they drive every day.
The spring 2024 data sheets for every county in Ohio are now available for download HERE.
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