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In 2010, about 75% of police cars contained an on-board computer.  Now, a new device has been installed in the police vehicles in Fort Wayne, Indiana to prevent use of their in-car computers at certain speeds. The device will shut off the keyboard and touch-screen once the vehicle exceeds 15 miles per hour. A similar… read more

Previously, we brought you tips on how to avoid danger in the event that a flood affects your community.  However, hazards associated with drowning aren’t the only threat that can compromise safety during flood conditions.  Danger can present itself long after the floodwaters have receded.  Most typically, that danger takes the form of mold.  The… read more

The Portland, Oregon-based Pacific Coast Fruit Company has announced the recall of different types of their fresh cut fruit items. The products are being recalled because the mangos contained within were potentially contaminated with Salmonella Braenderup, which can endanger children, pregnant women and the elderly.  The products should be destroyed or brought back to where… read more

Splendid Products has voluntarily recalled Daniella mangos because they could be contaminated with Salmonella, and Food Lion, Harveys, and Reid’s are participating in the recall. The product has a PLU of 4051 and purchase dates between August 14 and 29. Food Lion’s Garden Highway Mango Medley with a UPC of 8-26766-21437 and an August 28… read more

Heartland RV has announced the recall of seven Elkridge and Bighorn Silverado fifth wheel vehicles of the 2011 through 2013 model years. This is due to the fact that there was a possible manufacturing error wherein the liquid propane line featured in the RV might have been improperly installed. If the propane leaks and finds… read more

Sioux Falls, South Dakota residents packed Carnegie Town Hall for the City Council’s vote on a new distracted driving ban that could hit offenders with a $200 ticket if they are caught texting and driving. The city council members voted unanimously for the ban, citing the benefit it would hopefully provide to public safety. Residents… read more

Texting and driving is one step closer to being illegal for Greenwood, South Carolina citizens.  The City Council supported the mayor’s proposal to make texting while behind the wheel an unlawful act.  The law currently awaiting approval would make it illegal for drivers of all vehicles to both read and send text messages.  It  would be… read more

The Director of Safety Programs at the Illinois Department of Transportation says that although texting behind the wheel has been against the law for two years running, it is still a threat to safety that shows no signs of abating.  He also stated that they are using a campaign to inform people of the danger…. read more

Drivers in Ottawa this weekend might have been confronted by an increased police presence. Police officers in that area issued over 350 tickets to motorists throughout the Labor Day weekend. Most were for speeding offenses, but there were a few distracted driver tickets, as well as citations issued because of alcohol impairment. To learn more… read more

Even though the state of Florida has not banned texting while driving, many local employers are still doing their best to get people to stop the practice. Companies like Disney World and Darden Restaurants have rules targeting the act and are teaching their employees the dangers of what can happen when behind the wheel and… read more

Many states and cities are jumping on the bandwagon to ban texting while driving. With Ohio enacting its own ban recently, it joined 38 other states that have some sort of law in place. Only six states don’t have any sort of ban. South Dakota is one of those states without a ban, but one… read more

The Governor of Illinois has designated September as Texting and Driving Awareness Month. Illinois previously became the 17th State to ban the act of texting while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. The ban has not met with much resistance from people in Bureau County. In Princeton, the police chief says the community has not… read more