November 12, 2024 - New Cumberland, PA
The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT) and Education, the Pennsylvania State Police, West Shore Regional Police, and West Shore School District announced the results of Operation Safe Stop, an annual school bus enforcement and education initiative aimed at enhancing school bus safety for students across the Commonwealth. Held October 23 this year, participating law enforcement agencies and school districts document occurrences of drivers violating Pennsylvania's School Bus Stopping Law and emphasize the importance of school transportation safety.During 2024's Operation Safe Stop, participating school districts and law enforcement agencies witnessed 131 violations of the law, down from the 177 reported last year. Speakers Include:Craig Yetter, Deputary Press Officer, PennDOT Driver & Vehicle ServicesPennDOT Secretary Mike CarrollCorporal Zeina Black, Pennsylvania State Police Permits & Bus Safety Unit Supervisor PA Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid MuminDr. Todd Stoltz, West Shore School District SuperintendentAnthony Minium, West Shore Regional Police Chief