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Community Policing and Public Relations

The Motorcycle Unit, which is part of the Traffic
Unit, is the most noticeable public relations aspect
of the Traffic Unit. The Motor Unit participated in
events throughout the year, bringing positive
attention to the department and adding credibility
to a variety of worthy events. The following are
some of the activities the Motor Unit participated in:

Audi for Autism Escort 4/27/19
Ron Gill Ride 4/28/19
Police Unity Tour 5/8/19
Bain Memorial Day event 5/24/19
Special Olympics Torch Run 5/31/19
ST Mary's Feast 7/17/19
to 7/21/19
YMCA back to School event 8/17/19
National Night Out 8/6/19

Tour De Force Bicycle Escort 9/9/19
Holly Charette Memorial Ride 9/29/19
Providence Columbus Day Parade 9/13/19
Garden City Touch a Truck 11/3/19

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT

Safe Routes to School Program

At the beginning of the school year, CARE details, RIPTIDE directed traffic
enforcement patrols, and Traffic Officers are directed to focus in and around
School zones to increase traffic safety. This program is designed to bring the
attention of motorists to children walking to school and to keep speeds down
around school zones.

Targeted Enforcement by Traffic Unit

When the department receives citizen complaints, the complaint is validated
through data collection and analysis. Once validated, a concentrated effort to
decrease violations in that area is made by assigning directed patrols. Statistics
are reported by the officers so the department can determine how many violations

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