The Salina Police Department (SPD) and Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) announced today that they will join the Saline County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies across the state in an enforcement effort targeted on seatbelt usage.
The sheriff's office announced earlier this week that it would join in the special emphasis on seatbelt enforcement Monday through Oct. 30. READ: Sheriff's office announces special seatbelt enforcement effort
Both the KHP and SPD noted that they would focus on drivers and passengers near schools.
“The KHP will be working with local law enforcement partners in an aggressive education and enforcement campaign focused on the importance of seatbelt usage,” said Colonel Herman T. Jones, superintendent of the Kansas Highway Patrol. “Seatbelts have been proven to save lives and prevent injuries. It is our goal to make sure all citizens of Kansas, even the youngest citizens, buckle up in all seating positions.”