August 23, 2019
The Richmond
Police Department is conducting a three-week “Back-to-School Blitz” in an
effort to keep students safe as the new school year begins.
The traffic
enforcement and safety initiative will take place from Monday, August 26 until
Friday, September 13. There will be increased patrols around all
city schools with special attention to the 27 RPS elementary schools,
especially before classes start and after dismissal.
“We are
focusing on elementary schools because that’s where we have the most pedestrian
traffic,” said Special Operations Division Lt. Edward Capriglione.
“Our presence serves as a reminder for drivers to slow down and travel at the
reduced speed limits. These young students deserve to have a safe trip to
and from school.”
Drivers will
also notice trailers with digital speed displays across the city and message
boards at two different schools a week.
