In the past, Creating Healthy Communities has partnered with WE BIKE, etc. to assist with the implementation of a Pedestrian and Bicycle Law Enforcement Training Program to help improve pedestrian and bicycle safety across Allen County.
In 2018 a series of in-person seminars were held to enhance the skills of law enforcement professionals in relation to laws to help prevent bicyclist and pedestrian injuries and fatalities.
ENFORCEMENT ADVANCED RESOURCES
Enforcement for Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety: Are you prepared? (download and print)
Enforcement for Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety: Are You Prepared? is a handy brochure designed for police officers to read and keep. It provides a quick and easy reference to the pertinent pedestrian, bicycle and motorist laws affecting pedestrian and bicyclist safety. If you are participating law enforcement, please print, copy and distribute this brochure to all of your officers.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Roll-Call Videos
The following videos are provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and provide a brief overview for effectively enforcing laws to maximize bicycle and pedestrian safety. They are meant to be shared during police roll-call.
Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Saves Lives:
You can download the Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Saves Lives video here for use in your department.
Enforcing Laws for Bicyclists:
You can download the Enforcing Laws for Bicyclists video here for use in your department.
Additional Pedestrian and Bicycle Resource List
This list of national, state, and local resources for pedestrian and bicycle safety materials can be useful for police officers when making traffic stops, school visits, or interacting with the walking, bicycling and motoring public. All these materials are available online at no cost. You can download the list here: Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Resources – Allen County.
