Category: Put it Down

DUI/Drive Safe Educational/Enforcement Operation Event | November 19, 2021

VIDEO WITH SOUNDBITES The following is the After-Action Report for an educational/enforcement detail that was conducted on November 19-20, 2021. The purpose of this operation was for the apprehension and/or citation of drivers and for public education and awareness of the dangers of impaired driving, distracted driving, Move-Over Law compliance, aggressive driving (as part of […]

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DUI Enforcement and Educational Event (RECAP)

On November 8, 2019, the Florida Department of Transportation – District Six and the Pinecrest Police Department conducted a multi-agency enforcement and educational event. This event was held at Evelyn Greer Park located in Pinecrest, Florida.

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University of Miami and FDOT – District Six – Annual Safety Fair (Recap)

 On October 30, 2019, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) – District Six and South Florida police agencies gathered around the Rock on the University of Miami campus for the “Put it Down” Distracted Driving Awareness Campaign and annual safety fair event. Press Conference Speakers: Alexandra Martinez (Crime Prevention Officer – UM Police Department) […]

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ANNUAL SAFETY FAIR 2019 – University of Miami & FDOT – District Six

 On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, was held the Annual Safety Fair at the Coral Gables Campus of the University of Miami. The fair focused on educating students about safety in general. Press Conference Speakers: Alexandra Martinez (Crime Prevention Officer – UM Police Department) David Rivero (Chief of Police – UM Police Department) Carlos Sarmiento […]

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Freebee Launch Ceremony – Official launch presentation

 Participants Karyn Cunningham (Mayor of Palmetto Bay) Lt. Tony Rodriguez, MDPD (Palmetto Bay Policing Unit) Debbie Wanninkhof (“Put it Down Law” Advocate) Mark Merwitzer (His letter was read) (“Put it Down Law” Advocate) Carlos Sarmiento (FDOT District Six) Bryan Jobe (Freebee Transportation Director) This event was made possible thanks to the partnership with FDOT […]

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Put It Down Kick-Off Event Recap 10-01-2019

 The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six, and the Florida Highway Patrol – Troop E (FHP) conducted a joint campaign presentation meeting, press conference and multi-agency traffic safety enforcement and educational detail, along with various law enforcement agencies on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Video on Youtube Language: English

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