May 2006 Newsletter
Memorial Day Weekend 2005 
Highlights
Colorado State Patrol Colorado
May 27, 2005 - May 30, 2005
• The CSP contacted 22,578 vehicles.
• A total of 12,969 citations were issued.
• CSP officers assisted 2,859 motorists.
• Citations issued for speeding, a major cause of most crashes, totaled 5,457.
• Citations for other major causes of crashes included:
698 for aggressive driving,
385 for following too close,
436 for lane violations,
136 for careless driving,
241 for traffic control violations,
78 for improper passing,
and, believe it or not, 38 for driving on the wrong side of the road.
• Total citations issued for not wearing seat belts were 2,512. Along with excessive speed, one of the other major contributors to serious injuries and fatalities are drivers and passengers who do not buckle up.
• Drug related charges totaled 68.
• Weapons related charges totaled 9.
• CSP investigated 28 DUI crashes, not fatals.
• The CSP issued 555 citations to drivers who where under restraint or suspension.
• Citations for lack of proof of insurance totaled 644.
• A total of 241 individuals were arrested for felony, misdemeanor or on warrant arrests.
• Additionally, the CSP recovered 18 stolen vehicles.
“Although there were seven traffic fatalities reported during the holiday weekend, none were alcohol related,” said Colonel Trostel. “We are encouraged by this fact as hopefully Colorado motorists are getting the message to celebrate responsibly, not driving if they have been drinking and if celebrating with alcohol designating a sober driver.”
http://www.csp.state.co.us
“News from The Colorado State Patrol”
One of the most important things you can do to protect your children is to talk to them about potentially dangerous situations. The Safe Side makes that easy. This laugh-out-loud video is designed for elementary-school-aged children. It keeps kids engaged while teaching them seven ‘Hot Tips’ for personal safety around people they don’t know, and those they ‘kinda know’. Hosted by “Safe Side Superchick”, the information is understandable and never scary.
For more information on scheduling a Public Awareness Campaign:
Contact Five Star Seminars at scheduler@fivestarseminars.com
Never did I think twice about reading my card number over the phone. I always assumed the employees were entering them straight into the machines. Please, if you have no other choice but to charge things over the phone, you might ask if it was written down on anything non-business related, and ask them to shred it if they have.
Colorado is 5th in the Nation for Identity Theft. This fast growing crime effects people of all ages, race, backgrounds, and financial status.
For more information on scheduling a Public Awareness Campaign:
Contact Five Star Seminars at scheduler@fivestarseminars.com
Barbara Scott
Founder of Colorado Safety Educators
HighlightsColorado State Patrol Colorado
May 27, 2005 - May 30, 2005
• The CSP contacted 22,578 vehicles.
• A total of 12,969 citations were issued.
• CSP officers assisted 2,859 motorists.
• Citations issued for speeding, a major cause of most crashes, totaled 5,457.
• Citations for other major causes of crashes included:
698 for aggressive driving,
385 for following too close,
436 for lane violations,
136 for careless driving,
241 for traffic control violations,
78 for improper passing,
and, believe it or not, 38 for driving on the wrong side of the road.
• Total citations issued for not wearing seat belts were 2,512. Along with excessive speed, one of the other major contributors to serious injuries and fatalities are drivers and passengers who do not buckle up.
• Drug related charges totaled 68.
• Weapons related charges totaled 9.
• CSP investigated 28 DUI crashes, not fatals.
• The CSP issued 555 citations to drivers who where under restraint or suspension.
• Citations for lack of proof of insurance totaled 644.
• A total of 241 individuals were arrested for felony, misdemeanor or on warrant arrests.
• Additionally, the CSP recovered 18 stolen vehicles.
“Although there were seven traffic fatalities reported during the holiday weekend, none were alcohol related,” said Colonel Trostel. “We are encouraged by this fact as hopefully Colorado motorists are getting the message to celebrate responsibly, not driving if they have been drinking and if celebrating with alcohol designating a sober driver.”
http://www.csp.state.co.us
“News from The Colorado State Patrol”
Schedule Seminars that Reinforce National Observances:
National Safe Kids Week: May 3-10th 2006
National Women's Health Week: May 14-20th 2006
As some of you know , we have started talking about John Hall's proven safety programs and his award-winning Kid Escape! DVD in our safety seminars. Discover how three skills quickly learned can stop abductors & sex offenders before they move your children to second, deserted locations where they will hurt your kids. Also, discover how we have used these simple skills to educate and protect adults as well.
This DVD will be available next month for purchase. Click "More Info" to view our special on purchasing both DVD's together, and for more information.
One of the most important things you can do to protect your children is to talk to them about potentially dangerous situations. The Safe Side makes that easy. This laugh-out-loud video is designed for elementary-school-aged children. It keeps kids engaged while teaching them seven ‘Hot Tips’ for personal safety around people they don’t know, and those they ‘kinda know’. Hosted by “Safe Side Superchick”, the information is understandable and never scary.
For more information on scheduling a Public Awareness Campaign:
Contact Five Star Seminars at scheduler@fivestarseminars.com
Upcoming Classes:
Behavioral Safety & Personal Security
Children's Safety
Date Rape & Date Rape Drugs
Identity Theft Prevention
Safety for Travelers
Wheelchair Self-Defense & Techniques
One of my children called me the other day from an auto repair shop. She was having trouble braking and pulled in for an unexpected repair. I was more than willing to help, and began reading my credit card information over the phone. My daughter watched as the man wrote down all of my information including first/last name, type of credit card, credit card number, and expiration date, on a small notepad before entering this information into the credit card machine. She also noticed that he had several notes in this book that were separated by lines between each customers information such as what work they were looking to have done, contact info, random notes. As harmless as this seemed to the employee, if he were to lose his 4 inch notebook, lives would be ruined. My daughter worried about looking paranoid, but felt strongly about protecting my identity. She asked the man to rip out my information from his notebook to bring it home safely to me, which he willingly did.
Never did I think twice about reading my card number over the phone. I always assumed the employees were entering them straight into the machines. Please, if you have no other choice but to charge things over the phone, you might ask if it was written down on anything non-business related, and ask them to shred it if they have.
Colorado is 5th in the Nation for Identity Theft. This fast growing crime effects people of all ages, race, backgrounds, and financial status.
For more information on scheduling a Public Awareness Campaign:
Contact Five Star Seminars at scheduler@fivestarseminars.com
Barbara Scott
Founder of Colorado Safety Educators
