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3 · Wednesday, August 4, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Cops earn traffic safety award The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) has awarded Halton police its Traffic Safety Initiative of the Year Award. Halton's award is for Ontario police services with more than 500 uniformed officers. Halton Police Chief Gary Crowell made traffic safety one of his priorities when he became chief in 2006. In 2007, Halton restructured traffic enforcement from a centralized model to a community-based approach. Through its District Response Units, the service implemented a three-pronged approach of education, engineering and enforcement to better educate motorists about their role in improving road safety. The changes were made in partnership with Halton Region and local community groups such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.). Initiatives such as R.I.D.E. 101, the Safe Roads...Your Call campaign, Road Watch and the Speed Radar Message Board have local students, volunteers and members of the public working in partnership with police to reduce fatal and serious motor collisions through driver education. Halton police also work with municipal and regional transportation departments to identify high-risk intersections and roads, so that engineers can incorporate safety measures in their road designs. The number of fatal collisions in Halton plummeted by 40 per cent in 2009 from 15 in 2008 to nine last year. In addition, injury accidents decreased by 8.5 per cent and property damage collisions went down 12.5 per cent. In 2009, there was a 3.6 per cent increase in the number of impaired drivers arrested on local roads. Since 2006, there has been a 36.9 per cent increase in traffic enforcement activity, with 40,976 traffic offence notices issued in Halton last year. HEARING AID SPECIAL (Clients portion) *Some Conditions Apply * $ From 295 Up to 3 Year Service Warranty 60 DAY GUARANTEE: If after 60 days we have not provided you with the best hearing possible, we will give you your money back... We are an authorized clinic for DVA, WSIB, and Green Shield clients Call Inside Opinion............................................6 Auto...............................................16 Artscene.........................................23 Sports.............................................26 Classified.......................................29 Full Delivery: Real Estate, Sport Chek, JYSK Bed and Bath, Seniors Repair, Budget Blinds, Shopping News, Liquidation World, Blue Mountain 905-827-7333 For a FREE Hearing Test. Age 18+ Partial Delivery: Rona Cashway, Staples Business, Home Depot, National Sports, Black's Hopedale Hearing Clinic In Hopedale Mall, next to the CIBC 1515 Rebecca Street, Unit 38, Oakville · 905-827-7333 For home delivery & customer service call (905) 845-9742 Mon., Tues. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Thu., and Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (open for calls only after 5 p.m.) Closed Sat. and Sun. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS call (905) 845-9742 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com Your HOME; Your CAR Insurance rates to perk you up Insurance premiums for your home and vehicle are on the rise. Dobson & Toncic delivers value ­ getting you the most competitive rates and connecting you with the perfect insurance partners. We'll further maintain your trust by making sure any claims are handled quickly, personally and easily. Connect with more than trusted professionals, connect with friends. Insurance and financial services ­ the way you want them. Call today for an insurance review and ask for Heather Grant or Jackie Laidman at: 905.829.2907 Dobson & Toncic Insurance Brokers Ltd. 2020 Winston Park Drive, Suite 101, Oakville, ON L6H 6X7 www.dobson-toncic.com · 905.829.2907