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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Kaylin Martin, Communications Assistant
Phone 952-833-9537 • Fax 952-826-0389 • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Edina police to start monthly safety initiative
Edina, Minn., Dec. 19, 2012 – The Edina Police Department is kicking off the New Year with a new
monthly safety initiative, “Focus In.”
Beginning in January, patrol officers will focus police efforts each month on a specific statutory violation in
order to educate the public and gain compliance. The violations the Police Department will “Focus In” on
have seasonal relevance, affect the quality of life in Edina or pose safety risks to residents.
“These are often overlooked public safety issues that we want to bring to the attention of our residents,” said
Officer Tim Olson, who leads organization efforts for the initiative.
Education will include a warning to those who violate the statutes or codes. In extenuating circumstances, a
citation may be issued.
In January, police will educate residents about the risks of obstructed vision. Olson said during the winter,
hurried motorists often fail to take time to properly clear the frost and snow off of their windshields. This
reduces the driver’s ability to see, which puts themselves and others at risk.
For the following months, police will “Focus In” on failure to signal, unsafe equipment, failure to display
headlights, bike safety, curfew violations, pedestrian safety, child and seatbelt safety, school bus stop arm
protocol, speed in school zones, night and snow parking, and the “move over” law.
All statutes will be enforced year-round, but additional attention will be paid to the focus of the month.
For more information, contact the Edina Police Department at 952-826-1610.
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