Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley
This Tuesday, September 25, 2018, the Delaware State Police with the assistance of the Delaware Department of Transportation and in coordination with other local, state, federal and railroad law enforcement departments will be participating in Amtrak’s “Operation Clear Track” again this year.
“Operation Clear Track” is a critical safety initiative that takes place during National Rail Safety Week from September 23rd to the 29th 2018. This is a one-day safety initiative that brings police and other law enforcement departments together nationwide to enforce state grade crossing and trespassing laws on America’s railroad tracks. Since the start of this initiative last year all participating agencies have been asked to respond to at least two different railroad grade crossings in their communities to educate and bring awareness to the importance of railroad safety and bring attention to this year’s theme to “Stop Track Tragedies.”
For more information click on: Rail Safety Week
Troopers will be working at the railroad crossings at various locations throughout the state that include Patriot’s Way, Millsboro and on Wrangle Hill Road (Rte. 72) north of Red Lion Road (Rte. 71), Bear, Delaware. As part of the assignment we will hand out flyers as well as issue verbal, written warnings and citations to individuals trespassing on railroad property or failing to comply with state grade crossing safety laws.
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If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov
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Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sgt. Richard Bratz,
Released: 092118 1312
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