Traffic Safety Division Launched:
The Montclair Police Department has officially launched its new Traffic Safety Division. The mission of the Traffic Safety Division is to reduce traffic related deaths, injuries, and financial losses through high visibility enforcement, educational programs, and public awareness campaigns. Members of the Division are commanded by a Lieutenant and work closely with the Community Relations Division to carry out the mission.
Motorcycle Officers:
Specially trained “motor officers” are assigned to the Traffic Safety Division. Motorcycles provide the officers with enhanced acceleration, increased visibility, better maneuverability, and quicker response times in heavy traffic. In addition to three weeks of motorcycle training, officers receive specialized training in traffic enforcement, traffic collision investigation, and other traffic related topics. The officers utilize current traffic collision data, empirical data, and input from the public to direct traffic enforcement efforts. In addition to high-visibility traffic enforcement, the officers are responsible for developing and presenting public education programs. Motor Officers will be working high visibility enforcement around the City’s schools, to help ensure the safety of our community’s children.
Traffic Complaints:
The Traffic Safety Division relies on members of the public to provide information on traffic-related issues. To report a problem or to provide traffic-related input, click the link below to email your comments to the Traffic Safety Division. The Division will make every effort to respond to your comments expeditiously. Please include your name and phone number if response is desired.
[email protected]
Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Checks:
Officers assigned to the Traffic Safety Division are certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians. National CPS Certification Training is a program of Safe Kids Worldwide, which is the certifying body and responsible for managing all aspects of the program. CPS technicians can conduct child safety seat checks by appointment. Parents and caregivers receive education and hands-on assistance from CPS technicians to enhance the safety of child passengers. To schedule an appointment for a child safety seat check, or to schedule a group presentation on occupant safety, click the link below to email a request. Please include your name and phone number.
[email protected]
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