Sgt. Adam Shonk, assistant Lisbon post commander, recently explained "that the biggest part of his job is educating drivers, so they don’t do things to cause injury to themselves or others and in the most extreme case, fatalities.” Read the full the story:
On Saturday,
@OSHP
's Canton Post showed their support for our first responder partners at the North Lawrence Fire Department by participating in the 2024 Kickball Tournament. Proceeds from the team registrations benefited the North Lawrence FD.❤️💙
🥫HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY!🥫
@OSHP
's Cleveland Post will be hosting a Can the Cruiser food drive on Oct. 5 from 9am - 3pm at the Strongsville
@GiantEagle
. Donations collected will be provided to Harvest for Hunger to assist local families in need during the holiday season.
☑️ LAST DAY to vote in the 2024
@LightOhio
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Remember, wearing your safety belt is a life-saving habit. Every trip, every time you're in a vehicle,
#BuckleUp
. For more safety belt statistics, visit our safety belt dashboard:
🐈 Kitten Rescue Update
The kitten rescued last month by Trooper Justin Smith on I-77 has found a fur-ever home! She was adopted from the Stark County Human Society and has been named Lola.
One of the leading causes of fatal at-fault youthful driver crashes is unsafe speed. Remembering to
#SlowDown
is one of the most important things you can do to keep yourself and others safe in a vehicle. For more crash stats, our Ostats Dashboards:
Yesterday, Lieutenant Jonathan Ganley, Akron Post, along with Summit County Safe Communities, attended Safe Decisions Week at Nordonia High School. He spoke with students about making good decisions behind the wheel and showed them the impairment goggles.
#NationalLawEnforcementSuicideAwarenessDay
was created to recognize the service of officers lost to suicide, raise awareness about suicide in law enforcement and to remind officers that help is available. We hope to reduce the stigma associated with seeking help.
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Over the weekend, troopers from the Ravenna Post and our recruitment section attended the 45th Annual Ravenna Balloon A-Fair. It was great meeting so many community members and talking to attendees about the opportunity to
#JoinOSHP
.
Earlier this week, Trooper Shawn Kline attended the Northeast Ohio Police Crime Prevention Mini Conference at the Lincoln Electric Welding Technology & Training Center. It was a great opportunity to speak to community members about best safety practices.
#InTheCommunity
Last week, troopers from
@OSHP
's Canton Post along with our fellow safety service partners, participated in Operation Bridge, an event aimed at offering recovery resources and educating the public about available assistance to those struggling with addiction
#InTheCommunity
.
From 2022 to 2023, youthful drivers were involved in over 157,000 crashes in Ohio. Remember young drivers, safer roads start with good driving habits like following the speed limit & removing distractions. For more driving statistics, visit our dashboards:
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Today is National Seat Check Saturday! Find the nearest free car seat check to ensure your child’s car seat is correctly installed and the right seat for their age and size.
Learn more:
#ChildPassengerSafetyWeek
#TheRightSeat