Members of the Utah Highway Patrol and local police officers in partnership with the Utah County Health Department, Utah Valley Medical Center Trauma Unit, and Nebo School District gave high school-aged students a seatbelt safety reminder. As school let out at each of the high schools Tuesday, December 10, 2019, in Nebo including Springville High, Maple Mountain High, Spanish Fork High, Salem Hills High, and Payson High Schools, approximately 100 officers and student council representatives handed out over 10,000 candy canes and 8,000 Lifesavers. The student council also created motivational signs to remind students the importance of wearing a seatbelt, especially this time of year.
Trooper Blake Bradford, Utah Highway Patrol, said the best Christmas gift “would be to have no fatalities in the state of Utah, so everyone can spend the holidays as a family, the way it should be.”
“Salem Chief of Police, Brad James, said, “This is a great opportunity for us to interact with our students in a positive way as we promote safety.”
“We are grateful to partnership with the Utah Highway Patrol and all local law enforcement in keeping students safe,” said Superintendent Rick Nielsen. “We encourage all students and staff to wear seat belts and save lives especially during this holiday season.”
Congratulations to Amelia Hunter for answering this week’s “Where are we Wednesday?” challenge sponsored by Wiggy Wash.
