Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teens, with drivers more likely to be involved in a crash during their first 12-24 months behind the wheel. Clearly, teen drivers are at risk, and the recent tragedies in New Jersey involving young drivers reinforce the need for initiatives such as...
Sgt. Rod Smith and Patrolman Ron Mosner, have led the effort for the department by participating in many events throughout the year. Corporal Ray Muller of the Sparta Police department was recognized for his extraordinary organization skills in building a very active child passenger safety program...
But there is some bad news as well: accidental injuries remain the number one cause of death for children ages one to 14, even though many of these deaths can be prevented. So to bring the children's accidental injury death rate down even further, Safe Kids USA has developed a 10-step checklist of...