Septe mber Traffic News September 13, 2009

I am sure that everyone is aware that schools is back in

session for the 2009-2010 school year. Traffic volume
increases during the morning and afternoon hours due to
the number of vehicles and buses transporting children to
and from school. Around 75,000 students attend public
schools here in Davidson County. Knowing this, please
plan your schedule accordingly and allow enough time to So far this 2009-2010 school year,
comply with traffic laws. Also be aware of the school traffic section personnel has issued
zones you travel through. Make sure you are slowing 101 speeding and 62 child restraint
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down and remain attentive as you approach them. Some violations in school zones. Please
school zones are not equipped with lights or with crossing remember to slow down and properly
guards so we need the public to be aware of their restrain your children.
surroundings.
September 13, 2009
METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT

Captain Randall Hickerson Lieutenant David Corman Officer Erika Bowden

Randall.Hickerson@nashville.gov David.Corman@nashville.gov Erika.Bowden@nashville.gov
I wanted to take a part of this newsletter to introduce myself. My name is Officer Erika Bowden
and I have been with the police department for almost 5 years. The majority of my time here on
the department has been spent in patrol with a few months in a Crime Suppression Unit. I am very
excited to be in the Traffic Section and look forward to attending community meetings and
addressing the needs of our communities. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or
suggestions for topics in the newsletter. Pictured above beside myself are Captain Hickerson who
precedes over the police department’s Special Operations Division and Lt. Corman who is the Lt.
over the Traffic Section. Previously, Greg Davis was in charge of this task but has recently trans-
ferred to a different division in the police department.

If you choose to consume alcohol:

 Have a plan to get home CRIME STOPPERS

The next few months
are considered to be the
deadliest months with

vehicular fatalities.
Several holidays are
approaching in which
alcohol is commonly
consumed. If you
choose to drink DO
NOT drink and drive.
before you consume
alcohol.
Have cash in case your first
plan falls through and you
must call a cab; (paying a
cab fare is far less than
paying with your life or
someone else’s).
Crime Stoppers - 862-7463 - Crime
Stoppers can refer you to a specialized
crime unit if needed (i.e. - Gang Unit, Vice,
Gambling and Prostitution, etc.)
Traffic/ Hit & Run - 862-7713 & 862-7738
You can also provide tips and witness
information at our website :
http://www.police.nashville.gov/
Call 74-CRIME OR
Text the word CASH and your message to
Crimes (274637)
ALL THREE WAYS ARE ANONYMOUS AND
SECURE.
 National Child Passenger Safety Day (years later becoming a weekly event) began in 1984 when President Reagan issued a
Presidential Proclamation on child passenger protection. Since then, the United States has come a long way in assuring that
our children are protected while in vehicles. In 1997 the Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification Program began. In
the United States there are now more than 34,000 technicians certified. Nashville Metropolitan Police Department currently
employs 12 certified technicians, to include the officers of the El Protector Program.
Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for children age 3 to 6 and 8 to 14. Parents and caregivers should
always make sure that children are placed properly into a child safety seat that is properly installed into the vehicle. Sadly, some
parents believed their child was safe and secure in a seat and did not find out that they were incorrect until it was too late. Do not
let this happen to you or your child. Even if you feel confident you have installed your seat correctly be aware that according to
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 3 out of 4 seats are installed improperly. Listed below are dates and times
that you can go to certain locations to make sure your child safety seat is being properly installed. Outside this week, if anyone
has questions or concerns please feel free to call 615-862-7738 to set up an appointment to have your child safety seat inspected
by one of our certified technicians.
*All information and pictures gained on this page are from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DAY LOCATION ADDRESS TIME AGE

RANGE

MONDAY COOPERATIVE CHILD CARE 1808 WOODMONT BLVD 2:30-6:00PM 2-5YRS

TUESDAY KINDERCARE 410 SWISS AVE 4:00-6:00PM 2-5YRS

WEDNESDAY CENTENNIAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT 2606 CHARLOTTE AVE, 11:30AM 6WKS-5YRS

PARK PLAZA

THURSDAY UNA BAPTIST CHURCH DAYCARE 1931 MURFREESBORO RD 4:00-6:00PM 6MO-4YRS

FRIDAY THANK GOODNESS CHILDCARE 5728 HICKORY PLAZA 3:00-6:30PM 6WKS-12YR

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These are examples of brochures available through the Governors Highway Safety Office and some of the ones that have been
handed out to principals and parents at schools throughout Davidson County. The brochures simplify the Child Restraint Law.
Hopefully the more brochures that are disseminated the better the understanding of Child Restraint Laws. The brochures are also
available in Spanish, as seen above. The Spanish versions were sent to the principals of elementary schools and handed out to parents
as well. Copies of these brochures and other information regarding various traffic issues can be obtained at www.tntrafficsafety.org.

Puesto en una lista abajo son fechas y tiempos que usted puede ir a ciertos lugares para asegurarse que su
asiento de seguridad de niño está correctamente instalado. El Protector estará en estos lugares para ase
gurar la traducción en español. Fuera de esta semana si alguien tiene preguntas o dudas por favor llame al
615-880-3176.

DAY LOCATION ADDRESS TIME

MONDAY LADY GUADALUPE CHURCH 3112 NOLENSVILLE PK 1:00-3:00PM

TUESDAY LOS RODEO 3455 LEBANON PK 1:00-3:00PM

WEDNESDAY LINBAR MARKET 238 LARGO DR 1:00-3:00PM

THURSDAY K & S WORLD MARKET 4226 NOLENSVILLE PK 1:00-3:00PM

FRIDAY IGLESIAS DE DIOS HISPANIA 1079 E. TRINITY LN 1:00-3:00PM

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METROPOLITAN POLICE
DEPARTMENT
1417 Murfreesboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37219
Phone: (615)862-7738
Fax: (615)880-2894
E-mail: Erika.Bowden@nashville.gov
Special Operations Division ,Traffic
Section
The Special Operations Division, Traffic Section of the Metropolitan
Nashville Police Department strives to make our streets the safest streets in
the country for traveling and local motorists. One way we are able to do this
is by receiving tips from you, the Nashville Community. You can provide
your tips online at : http://www.police.nashville.org/bureaus/fieldops/
aggressive_driving.htm. Another way we are improving the safety of our
roadways is through education and information sharing. If you have a topic
you need information on, chances are someone else does too. Feel free to
e-mail me at Erika.Bowden@nashville.gov with your traffic related
questions. I will answer your questions and may also include a section
covering that topic in future newsletters.