JUNEAU POLICE DEPARTMENT
6255 ALAWAY AVENUE JUNEAU, ALASKA 99801
Business (907) 586-0600
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Integrity, Courage, Service, Respect
INFORMATION RELEASE
Date: 2011-08-22
From: Juneau Police Department
Case or Incident: #N/A
Tomorrow is the first day of school for most Juneau students. Drivers are advised to be prepared for increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic in and around school zones. Commuters should leave extra time to get to work.
The Juneau Police Department (JPD) will be enforcing the reduced speed limits in school zones. Motorists who pass school buses with flashing red lights will also be ticketed.
Pedestrians are reminded to cross roads only at crosswalks and to make sure cars are yielding prior to entering the roadway. Pedestrians are encouraged to make sure they are visible by wearing bright clothing, walking in groups, and using flags that are staged at some crosswalks.
Parents have one last opportunity tonight to remind children about safety issues before the first walk or bus ride to school. Officers suggest that parents specifically talk to their kids about avoiding horseplay near roads or at bus stops, pedestrian safety, and bicycle safety.
All factual allegations contained in this release are based upon preliminary investigation and are subject to change or clarification as the investigation continues. Any charges reported in this release are merely accusations and all persons named in this release are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.