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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Kaylin Eidsness, Senior Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-833-9537 • Fax 952-826-0389 • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
‘Child Safety, Seat Belts’ is Police focus for August
Edina, Minn., July 27, 2015 – As a part of Edina Police Department’s monthly “Focus In” campaign, officers
will “Focus In” on child safety and seat belt usage in August.
“Often the requirements, use and proper installation of a child passenger restraint system are not clearly
understood by those transporting children,” said Sgt. Nate Mendel.
Edina Police Department will enforce the use of seatbelts and encourage residents to properly install
children’s car and booster seats.
“It’s simple, seat belts save lives,” said Mendel.
The violations the Police Department “Focus In” on have seasonal relevance, affect the quality of life in Edina
or pose safety risks to residents. All statutes are enforced year-round, but additional attention is paid to the
focus of the month.
Each month, patrol officers focus police efforts on a specific statutory violation in order to educate the public
and gain compliance. Education includes a warning to those who violate the statutes or codes. In extenuating
circumstances, a citation may be issued. Last August, 28 verbal or written warnings were given out.
Police have already focused on obstructed vision, failure to signal, unsafe equipment, failure to display
headlights, bike safety, following too close and pedestrian safety. In the coming months, police will “Focus In”
on distracted driving, speeding in school zones, night and snow parking, and the “move over” law.
For more information, contact the Edina Police Department at 952-826-1610.
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