With the the Ohio State Highway Patrol's newly launched
Truck Shield program, truck drivers can assist patrol by acting as extra sets of
eyes and ears on the road.
Training for the program will be
conducted by patrol officers statewide and consists of instruction on impaired
driver detection, criminal patrol, homeland security and human
trafficking.
The program was launched Memorial Day weekend, which is
traditionally a dangerous period on Ohio roads, particularly for impaired
driving crashes. Last Memorial Day holiday, five of the 14 people killed on Ohio
roadways were involved in alcohol-related crashes.
"Once trained, these
drivers have the ability to help law enforcement keep Ohio roadways safe,
whether from impaired drivers or terrorist activity," says Colonel John Born,
Patrol superintendent. "We are very excited to have the help of these drivers -
not only Memorial Day weekend - but for years to come."
Trucking
companies interested in receiving Truck Shield training should contact their
local Ohio Patrol Post.
All drivers are encouraged to call #677 to report
impaired drivers or drug activity.
For more information, go to http://statepatrol.ohio.gov/.
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