Media Advisory: Emeryville Police Department to participate in "Operation Clear Track" on 9/24/2019 
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 19, 2019
Emeryville PD to Participate in “Operation Clear Track,” the Single Largest Railroad Safety Detail in the U.S
Violators will receive citations or warnings
On Tuesday, September 24 during Rail Safety Week (RSW), September 22-28, Emeryville PD, the Amtrak Police Department and Operation Lifesaver, the nonprofit rail safety education organization, will participate in “Operation Clear Track,” along with more than 600 law enforcement agencies nationwide. The goal is to raise awareness and enforce state railroad grade crossing and trespassing laws. The 3rd annual rail safety detail, carried out in 48 states, is the single largest rail safety law enforcement initiative in the U.S.
During “Operation Clear Track,” Emeryville PD personnel will be stationed at targeted railroad grade crossing locations to issue citations or warnings to violators. Officials will also disseminate railroad safety cards to motorists and pedestrians. The goal of Rail Safety Week is to reduce pedestrian and driver injuries and fatalities around railroad tracks through increased public awareness and enforcement.
WHAT: “Operation Clear Track” Police enforcement/education event to be held in 48 states at railroad grade crossings that have a high number of vehicle and/or trespasser incidents or near misses.
WHERE/WHEN: 65th St, 66th and 67th St from 0715 to 1015 hours
WHY: Federal statistics show that about every three hours in the United States, a person or vehicle is hit by a train. “Operation Clear Track” is an effort by law enforcement, Operation Lifesaver, Amtrak and rail safety partner organizations to raise awareness of the dangers around railroad tracks during Rail Safety Week, which is being observed in the U.S. September 22-28, 2019.
MORE INFO: Visit Operation Lifesaver’s national website for safety tips and statistics oli.org or contact STAYOFFTHETRACKS.ORG for more information on “Operation Clear Track.”
CONTACT: Captain O. Collins, Emeryville PD. (510) 596-3700
Address/Location
Emeryville Police Department
2449 Powell St
Emeryville, CA 94608
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-596-3700
