Milford PD Announces Rail Safety Week Initiative

Press release from Milford Police Department:

September 23, 2020

MILFORD, CONNECTICUT (SEPTEMBER 22, 2020) – The Milford Police Department is proud to be
joining forces with law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and Canada today for “Operation Clear
Track” — the single largest rail-safety law-enforcement initiative in North America.

Coordinated by Amtrak, Operation Lifesaver Inc. and Operation Lifesaver Canada, Operation Clear
Track aims to reduce the number of railway crossing and trespassing incidents in the U.S. and
Canada — incidents which seriously injure or kill more than 2,100 people each year. The event is
held during the annual observance of Rail Safety Week, September 21-27.

“The goal of Operation Clear Track and Rail Safety Week is to raise awareness of the importance of
safe behavior near tracks and trains, in support of OLI’s mission to save lives,” said Operation
Lifesaver, Inc. Executive Director Rachel Maleh.

Because of the ongoing pandemic, law enforcement agencies will be participating in a virtual
Operation Clear Track event this year. Police and sheriff departments across North America will be
promoting rail safety through social media messages, by sharing Operation Lifesaver’s
#STOPTrackTragedies public service announcements and other videos, and by posting other rail
safety information to their department websites. Participating police departments will also be
emphasizing the importance of obeying rail crossing and trespassing laws throughout Rail Safety
Week.

For more information about Rail Safety Week, Operation Clear Track, and other rail-safety initiatives and tips, please visit www.oli.org.

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