WWPD Dispatch Luis Perez, Wwpd Sgt.Catherine Petro, Wwpd Dispatch Haily Christensen, Wendover Ambulance Matt Chavez, Wwfd Mary-Elaine Borghoff, Wendover Ambualnce Natalie King, Wwpd Lt.Don Lininger
Front row, the children: Damion Saucedo, Anthony Bair, Tyrese Lemon, Nancy Dorado, Priscilla Simental, Itsel DeLosSantos, Jazelle Bair, Eden Reyes, Ilai Reyes, Marques Johnson. (Photo credit WWPD)
On December 12, 2015 members from the West Wendover Police Department, West Wendover Fire Department and Wendover Ambulance teamed up to participate in the annual Shop With a Cop program. This year’s event was another success thanks to the many volunteers and donations received from the communities with Elko, White Pine and Lander counties.
100 children from the 3 counties convened at the Flag view Intermediate School in Elko Nevada. They all were treated to a McDonald’s breakfast and had their picture taken with Santa Clause. A parade of emergency vehicles then went from the school to K-Mart where each child was taken shopping. Each child was allowed up to $200 to buy whatever they wished. Each child/household also received a $100 gift card that can be used at Smith’s.
The 10 children from West Wendover were shuttled to Elko in a bus provided by Peppermill Inc. and our own Smith’s Supermarket provided a sack lunch for the children’s return trip home. The West Wendover Police Department would like to thank all parties involved with this year’s event. The Shop With a Cop event would not exist without the donations and volunteers within the community.
“S-l-o-w D-o-w-n”
Join us in a New Year’s Resolution to “S-l-o-w D-o-w-n”:
West Wendover, Nevada – In an effort to save lives, the West Wendover Police Department is reminding motorists to slow down. As part of Joining Forces, a statewide law enforcement program, additional law enforcement officers will be working overtime through January 21, 2016, enforcing speed limit laws.
Many make New Year’s resolutions that last a couple days, weeks or even months, but this is one that should be made and stuck to for life. Speed plays a major factor in serious injuries and fatal crashes. When the speedometer goes up, so does the possibility of tragedy occurring.
“Everyone can get to their destinations safely and timely if they plan accordingly. Plan on extra holiday traffic and winter weather conditions, leave a little earlier, slow down and buckle up!”
– Lt.Don Lininger
Most motorists, however, do not believe speeding is as risky as other behaviors, but according to NHTSA, the consequences of driving too fast include:
• Greater potential for loss of vehicle control
• Reduced effectiveness of occupant protection equipment
• Increased stopping distance when the driver perceives a danger
• Increased crash severity, leading to more debilitating injuries or death
• Unexpected economic and psychological implications of a speed-related crash
