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Melrose Police to Reward Children for Practicing Bicycle Safety

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Melrose Police Department
Michael L. Lyle, Chief
56 W. Foster St.
Melrose, MA 02176

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Melrose Police to Reward Children for Practicing Bicycle Safety

Melrose Police will reward local children for wearing their helmets this summer with a “citation” to redeem a free item from a participating local business. (Courtesy Photo)

MELROSE — Chief Michael Lyle is pleased to announce that the Melrose Police Department has partnered with nine local businesses to organize the city’s first Summer Bicycle Safety Program.

This August, Melrose Police Officers will reward local children who wear their helmets while they ride their bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, roller skates and scooters. Children “caught” wearing their helmets will receive a “citation” to redeem a free item from a local business.

The program will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 6 and end on Sunday, Sept. 1.

“Our goal is to recognize kids who are being safe and wearing their helmets, and to raise awareness about helmet laws and safety,” Chief Lyle said. “We’re excited to launch this program for the first time, and to connect with the community while spreading an important message.”

Businesses that have partnered with the Melrose Police Department on the bicycle safety initiative include: Gabriella’s Itallian Pizzaria, Melrose House of Pizza, Lisa’s Pizzeria, Cloud Nine, Jeff Carbone Insurance Agency, Petrone’s Pizza, Kennedy’s Ice Cream Bar, Edward Jones and Common Market.

Members of the Melrose Police Department participating in the program will hand out the “citations” in full uniform, in marked cruisers or bicycles.

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Somerset Police Reward Children Practicing Bicycle Safety with Ice Cream

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Somerset Police Department
Chief George M. McNeil
465 County St.,
Somerset, MA 02726

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Somerset Police Reward Children Practicing Bicycle Safety with Ice Cream

SOMERSET– Chief George McNeil is pleased to share that the Somerset Police Department will be rewarding local children practicing bicycle safety this summer with gift certificates to buy ice cream from a local ice cream shop.

For the second year, members of the Somerset Police Department will be rewarding children that they spot wearing their helmets on their bicycles this summer with a $5 gift certificate to Somerset Creamery.

The bicycle safety initiative began last year, and was funded by donations from community members. This summer, the program was supported by Chief McNeil and Somerset Public School Committee Member Victor Machado, who each purchased 30 gift certificates for the initiative.

“This program is such a fun opportunity for our officers to connect with the community, promote bicycle safety and reward kids who are being safe and wearing their helmets,” Chief McNeil said. “It is so important for children to learn at a young age to wear their helmets whenever they’re on their bicycle.”

The Somerset Police Department would also like to remind the community of the following bicycle safety tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):

Bicyclist Safety Tips:

  • Wear a helmet that properly fits and adjust your bicycle properly to your height.
  • Inflate tires and check your brakes.
  • Make yourself visible to drivers regardless of the time of day by wearing neon, fluorescent or bright colors. Wear reflective tape or markings, or flashing lights.
  • Keep both hands on the handlebars, unless signaling a turn.
  • Use a bike carrier or backpack if you’re transporting books, snacks, etc.
  • Watch out for potholes, broken glass, gravel, dogs, puddles and other potential road hazards.
  • Ride in the same direction as motor traffic.
  • Use proper turn signals.
  • State “passing on your left” or “on your left” when passing a pedestrian or other bicyclist.
  • Obey traffic laws, including all signs, signals, and lane markings.
  • Yield to traffic.
  • Yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.
  • Ride in a straight line.
  • Look before turning.
  • Be cautious of parked cars that may have passengers opening doors, or that may attempt to pull into the road.
  • Ride in bike lanes or on bike paths when possible.

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Melrose Police to Hold Bicycle Safety Rodeo

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Melrose Police Department
Michael L. Lyle, Chief
56 W. Foster St.
Melrose, MA 02176

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, July 12, 2019

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Melrose Police to Hold Bicycle Safety Rodeo

MELROSE — Chief Michael Lyle is pleased to announce that the Melrose Police Department will host a Bicycle Safety Rodeo this summer.

WHEN:

Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 1-3 p.m.

WHERE:

Dills Court Municipal Parking Lot

WHAT:

The Melrose Police Department invites local children and their families to attend a free Bicycle Safety Rodeo this August.

The event will promote bicycle safety, and will feature stations where children will have the opportunity to learn bicycle safety, including changing direction, turning in circles, steering through tight spaces, weaving, stopping quickly, riding the bicycle very slowly while maintaining balance and learning to maneuver tight turns.

There will also be an obstacle course at the event designed to reinforce bicycle safety rules, laws and safe practices among children in common roadways in neighborhood scenarios.

The Bicycle Safety Rodeo will also include free giveaways.

“It’s great to see children enjoying the summer and riding their bicycles, and we want to make sure our youngest residents are being safe and understand the rules of the road,” Chief Lyle said. “We encourage parents and guardians to bring their children to this event to reinforce safe bicycle practices, while also having fun.”

The Melrose Police Department would like to remind the community of the following bicycle safety tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):

Bicyclist Safety Tips:

  • Wear a helmet that properly fits and adjust your bicycle properly to your height.
  • Inflate tires and check your brakes.
  • Make yourself visible to drivers regardless of the time of day by wearing neon, fluorescent or bright colors. Wear reflective tape or markings, or flashing lights.
  • Keep both hands on the handlebars, unless signaling a turn.
  • Use a bike carrier or backpack if you’re transporting books, snacks, etc.
  • Watch out for potholes, broken glass, gravel, dogs, puddles and other potential road hazards.
  • Ride in the same direction as motor traffic.
  • Use proper turn signals.
  • State “passing on your left” or “on your left” when passing a pedestrian or other bicyclist.
  • Obey traffic laws, including all signs, signals, and lane markings.
  • Yield to traffic.
  • Yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.
  • Ride in a straight line.
  • Look before turning.
  • Be cautious of parked cars that may have passengers opening doors, or that may attempt to pull into the road.
  • Ride in bike lanes or on bike paths when possible.

The Melrose Police Department would also like to remind residents to avoid riding at night when possible and to point out potential hazards to others when bicycling with a group.

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Reading Police Department to Reward Kids with Summer Helmet Initiative

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Reading Police Department
David Clark, Deputy Chief
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867

For Immediate Release

Friday, June 21, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Reading Police Department to Reward Kids with Summer Helmet Initiative

READING — Deputy Chief David Clark is pleased to announce that the Reading Police Department will once again be running its summer helmet voucher program, where officers who spot kids riding their bikes, scooters or rollerblades in town while wearing a helmet will reward them with coupons for free pizza and ice cream.

The program is in its fourth year and last year Reading Police officers handed out close to 200 vouchers to kids.

“This is one of our favorite programs of the year because it reinforces to kids in a positive way that wearing helmets while they’re out riding their bicycles, scooters or rollerblades around town is the right thing to do,” Deputy Chief Clark said. “This is also another great opportunity for our officers to have a positive interaction with our youth throughout the summer as we remind kids to always put safety first and they will be rewarded for making smart choices.”

The program will run throughout the summer and possibly into September, depending on the weather.

The local businesses that are participating in the program this year include:

  • Café Capri
  • Anthony’s Roast Beef
  • Pizza World
  • Columbo’s Pizza and Café
  • Richardson’s  Ice Cream
  • Dandi Lyons Ice Cream
  • Reading House of Pizza

Kids who receive a “citation” can go to one of the listed businesses and redeem their voucher for a slice of pizza or an ice cream cone.

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