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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2010

Cop accused of stop-arm running won’t be charged

A school bus driver and another witness say they saw the police car — without its lights or siren on — drive by the bus while it was unloading a student. But the district attorney says an investigation found “reasonable doubt” that a violation had occurred.

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Articlesby Bret E. BrooksApril 9, 2010

How to Beef Up Bus Lot Security

After finding that many school bus yards are lacking preventive measures, a security expert details ways to deter would-be vandals and terrorists, from barbed-wired fencing to automated lighting to surveillance systems.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2010

Emergency response expert offers school bus in-service

In the two-hour presentation, attendees learn what can be done prior to an emergency, what to expect from emergency responders, and what they can do to help emergency responders and start preparing for the "never-happen-to-us" emergency.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2009

DATTCO donates school bus for emergency drill

The full-scale exercise simulating an accident involving a school bus tested regional emergency response with personnel from seven area towns participating.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2009

New York program catches multiple illegal passes

State association reports that three school buses equipped with cameras recorded 46 occurrences of illegal passing in three school districts over a span of 40 school days....

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Articlesby StaffOctober 21, 2009

Approaches to Protect Students in Loading Zones

Recent student fatalities highlight the importance of maximizing safety in and around this area at schools. Pupil transportation industry professionals offer many effective ways to do so, from separating groups of traffic to implementing detailed policies for bus drivers to providing training for students. Communicating with school staff and parents is essential.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 2, 2009

Police department bolsters safety near schools with “safe zones”

Officers at the Odessa Police Department are periodically designating “safe zones” throughout the city in an effort to maximize safety among motorists and the public.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2009

‘Suspicious’ bus incident was false alarm

OTTAWA — An incident with a school bus that raised suspicions and triggered a police investigation turned out to be a misunderstanding. Ottawa po...

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2009

Kansas district, Durham partner with police to stop illegal passing

MERRIAM, Kan. — Police officers from departments across the Shawnee Mission School District geographic area began riding on school buses earlier this...

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2009

Glass company owner indicted in school bus windshield scam

Troy Jason Vollberg has been indicted in connection with an elaborate scheme in which school bus windshields at Scottsdale Unified School District were destroyed and Vollberg’s company profited by replacing them.

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