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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Kaylin Martin, Senior Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-833-9537 • Fax 952-826-0389 • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Police ‘Focus In’ on child safety, seat belts
Edina, Minn., July 14, 2014 – As a part of the 2014 “Focus In” campaign, Edina patrol officers will focus
efforts on child safety and seat belts during the month of August.
“This month’s Focus In topic is simple,” said Sgt. Tim Olson. “Seat belts and properly installed child car seats
save lives.”
Often the requirements, use and proper installation of a child passenger restraint system are not clearly
understood by those transporting children. The Edina Police Department will enforce the use of seatbelts and
encourage residents to properly install children’s car and booster seats.
Education will include a warning to those who violate the statutes or codes. In extenuating circumstances, a
citation may be issued. Last August, officers issued 10 warnings.
“Focus In” is a campaign aimed to educate the public and gain compliance with various state statutes and
ordinances. The violations the Police Department focuses 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.
This year, Police have already focused on obstructed vision, failure to signal, unsafe equipment, failure to
display headlights, bike safety, use of phone or texting while driving and pedestrian safety. For the following
months, police will “Focus In” on distracted driving, speed 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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