News From the Huron County Prosecutor's Office

Drunk Driving Crackdown Highlights Cost, Danger, Inconvenience; Sobriety courts emphasize recovery, prevention

Law enforcement officers and judges yesterday announced the start of a statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over drunk driving crackdown at the annual meeting of the Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals in Novi. Increased patrols focused on drunk driving enforcement will be under way in every county between March 16 and March 29.
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HOPE Amid a Heroin Epidemic

Heroin and other opiates are killing young parents, star athletes, and it is poisoning our aging population at an alarming rate. Now is the time for all good men and women to get involved to put the kibosh on this evil presence in our community. You may have heard the Centers for Disease Control’s statistics that overdose deaths have quadrupled from 2015 to 2016.
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Prosecutor’s Office Warns About the Dangers of Heatstroke

Heatstroke is the number one killer of children, outside of car crashes. That’s why the Huron County Prosecutor’s Office has joined with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to attempt to reduce these deaths by reminding parents and caregivers about the dangers of heatstroke and leaving children in hot cars. In 2015 there were 24 heatstroke deaths of children in vehicles.
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This is a time to raise awareness of the dangers and cost of this growing epidemic and from April 8 to 13, 2016, law enforcement personnel will be using a combination of traditional and innovative strategies to crack down on motorists who text while driving. The objectives of the national high-visibility enforcement U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign are to: conduct intense enforcement of anti-texting laws, and couple the efforts with advertising, media, and social media outreach to let drivers know about the enforcement and convince them to obey the law.
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Safety Tips to Write Home About

Safety Tips
The holidays are the busiest time of the year for people who like to use this opportunity to leave town and visit friends and family. Sadly, it is also the busiest time of the year for burglars. If you’re planning to leave your home unattended this season, either as a homeowner or renter, you need to be extra cautious. Read on for eight tips to keep your home as safe as houses.
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Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: Remembering Road Traffic Victims

November 15, 2015, just another Sunday, right? No, not at all. This coming Sunday is much more. It is the United Nations (U.N.) World Day of Remembrance for Traffic Crash Victims. Every year, the third Sunday in November is a day to reflect, to think about family, friends, and all those who are killed because of traffic crashes.
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Veterans: Once Home—Stay Safe, Drive Safe

Today we remember and recognize the dedication of our military service men and women.  Called Veteran’s Day in the United States and Remembrance Day by the Commonwealth Countries, it is
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Drowsy Driving: Take the Time to Sleep

In today’s culture, with many of us traveling in large and potentially deadly weapons on a road or highway, mixing the lack of sleep with driving is a deadly combination. However, there are practical steps each of us can take to avoid these dangers, with acknowledgement of the existence of drowsy driving being the first.
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This Fourth of July, ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’

The Fourth of July is one of America’s favorite holidays. And why not? Families and friends gather to celebrate our country with food, parades, parties, picnics and fireworks. A Dangerous
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Focus on Safety — Cool Tips for a Safe Summer Trip (Part Two)

Long-distance driving can be tedious, and it’s tempting to look for something to distract you to make the time pass faster. But when you’re the driver, your only responsibility is to keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and concentration on the task of driving. No one’s lives–neither your passengers nor any other road users–are worth a phone call or text. And remember, law enforcement officers across the Nation are now using innovative strategies to aggressively enforce their State distracted driving laws.
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On the Huron County Prosecutor’s website you will find the latest news from my office, a discussion of important safety topics for you and your family, frequently asked questions,  local resources in our community, and information on filing incorrigibility petitions or obtaining personal protection orders.

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Tim Rutkowski

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