News From the Huron County Prosecutor's Office

Focus on Safety — Cool Tips for a Safe Summer Trip (Part One)

Of the many great things about summertime, few match the fun of a family road trip. Before you hook up that new boat or camper, or hit the road with your family or friends in your car, SUV, pickup, or RV, take the time to review some summer travel safety tips. Prevention and planning may take a little time up front, but will spare you from dealing with the consequences of a breakdown—or worse yet, a highway crash—later.
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June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence are recognized around the world as devastating activities that must end and significant global prevention efforts are helping.  However those prevention efforts cannot stop with just the young and middle aged.  Each year millions of older persons are abused, neglected and exploited.
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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

“Motorcyclists will be out in force as the weather gets warmer, which is why May is the perfect month for Motorcycle Safety Awareness,” said Prosecutor Rutkowski. “Fatal crashes with motorcycles are on the rise, and helmet usage is on the decline. We all need to be more aware of motorcyclists in order to save lives.”
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Thumb Regional Sobriety Court

February 18, 2015 is a monumental date as it marks the date upon which the Thumb Regional Sobriety Court (TRSC) graduated its first three participants.  It also represents a change in how the trial courts in Huron, Tuscola and Sanilac counties treat OWI offenders with stated goals to support an offender’s recovery from their addiction and to make our communities safer from intoxicated drivers.
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U Drive. U Text. U Pay.

From April 10 to 15, 2015, law enforcement personnel all over Michigan will be using a combination of traditional and innovative strategies to crack down on motorists who text while driving. This effort is a part of the national U Drive. U Text. U Pay. high-visibility enforcement campaign that combines intense enforcement of anti-texting laws with advertising and media outreach to let people know about the enforcement and convince them to obey the law.
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Be a Saint. Drive Sober.

St. Patrick's Day brings to mind shamrocks, leprechauns, pots of gold, and good luck. But no amount of luck can save you from a drunk-driving crash. Unfortunately, March 17 has become a deadly day in the United States, with a dramatic spike in drunk-driving fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (NHTSA) during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend in 2013 (6 p.m., March 16 to 5:59 a.m., March 18), more than a third (40%) of all crash fatalities involved drunk drivers.
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Prosecutor Rutkowski recognized for 20 Years of Service

At the Mid-Winter Conference for the Prosecuting Attorney Association of Michigan (PAAM), Prosecutor Tim Rutkowski was recognized for his 20 years of service to the citizens of Michigan. A lifelong resident of Huron County, Mr. Rutkowski has worked in the Huron, Sanilac and Tuscola county prosecutor offices as an Assistant Prosecutor and Chief Assistant Prosecutor, and since January 2009, he has been the elected prosecutor for Huron County.
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Underage Drinking — Time for an Attitude Change

A recent survey of teens finds 23 percent admit they have driven under the influence of alcohol, prescription drugs or marijuana. Almost 20 percent of teens who drink and drive say alcohol improves their driving, while 34 percent say the same about marijuana. This frightening perspective is absolutely wrong.
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“Move Over” Campaign to Protect Law Enforcement Officers

From 2003-2012, of the 1,540 officers killed in the line of duty, almost half (44%) of those were killed in traffic-related incidents. In an effort to protect those who protect us, every state has “Move Over” laws, requiring drivers to move over and/or slow down when approaching stopped emergency vehicles. The problem is, not everyone knows about or follows these laws.
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Super Bowl Sunday:
Are You Drinking or Driving?

The Super Bowl is America’s most watched national sporting event. On Super Bowl Sunday, February 1, there will be lots of game day socializing that may include drinking. That’s why the Huron County Prosecutor’s office and local law enforcement officials are urging football fans to choose sides now: drinking OR driving. If you plan on drinking on Super Bowl Sunday, designate a sober driver to get you home safely.
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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.

Please look the website over and let me know if you think a particular topic is missing or what questions you have about a Prosecutor’s Office in general or my office specifically.

It is my hope that this website gives you a better understanding of the work my office does to keep Huron County a safer place to live and work.

Tim Rutkowski

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