(KLZA)-- The Falls City Police Department participated in the Buckle Up, Every Time, Every Trip mobilization November 24 – 28.
The mobilization centered on seat belt and child restraint use and awareness. During the mobilization officers made 96 traffic stops resulting in 17 citations being issued.
Two citations were issued for seat belt violations. Arrests were made involving drug and weapons charges along with a warrant arrest.
Falls City Police Officers worked overtime hours during the program with the overtime funding coming through a grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office.
In addition to the traffic stops during the program, officers responded to 41 calls for service.
Survey's conducted prior to and following the mobilization indicated seat belt usage within the city of Falls City increased slightly following the conclusion of the mobilization.
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