By MICHAEL CRIMMINS
Glasgow News 1
The Glasgow Police Department had one of its officers recognized by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet “for their outstanding efforts to save the lives of drivers and passengers on Kentucky highways.”
Glasgow police officer Jeffrey Childress was given a plaque during the recent annual Governor’s Occupant Protection Enforcement Awards in Lexington, along with roughly 100 other state and local law enforcement, and child passenger safety personnel. During the time period between July 1, 2024 and June 30, Childress wrote 127 citations for no seatbelts.
“There is nothing more important than protecting the lives of our people and I’m proud to recognize leaders who show up every day dedicated to this important work,” said Governor Andy Beshear. “Through their efforts, more Kentuckians are safe on the road and able to return home to their family.”
Seat belts, when worn correctly, are proven to reduce the risk of fatal injuries to front-seat occupants by 45 percent and by 60 percent in pickup trucks, SUVs and minivans, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
In Kentucky, 86.9% of drivers and passengers buckle up. Annually, more than half of all highway fatalities involving a vehicle reported unbelted occupants, according to the transportation cabinet.
“The work you do for the state is critical to protecting Kentuckians,” said Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray. “We appreciate your dedication, professionalism and heart to save lives.”
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