(KNZA)--The Falls City Police Department participated in the “Make It Click” mobilization May 20, through June 2.
The special mobilization centered on seat belt and child restraint use and awareness.
Falls City Police Department Officers made 95 traffic stops for various violations during the mobilization with 68 citations being issued. 17 citations were for seat belt violations with 21 warning citations being issued.
In addition, Falls City Police Officers responded to 183 calls for service including two accidents and one fugitive from justice was arrested. Three other arrests were also made, two assaults were investigated along with two vandalism reports, two criminal trespass complaints and several disturbance calls. There was also a call for sexual exploitation of a child and a sexual assault reported.
The overtime costs for the special mobilization was funded by a grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation, Highway Safety Office.
Surveys taken prior to, and following the special enforcement indicated a substantial increase in the use of seat belts and child restraints within the community.
The Falls City Police Department thanks citizens and the community for their continued support and encourages all drivers to drive safely and buckle up, every trip, every time.
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