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Friday, November 2, 2012

Trail Safety Campaign Continues Tomorrow with Volunteer Training and Whistles

What:      City of Durham Trail Watch Volunteer Program training and distribution of safety whistles as part of “Our Trails, Our Town” Campaign

Who:       Durham Police Department’s Community Services Bureau and Performance Bicycle

When:     Saturday, November 3, 2012
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. – distribution of 300 safety whistles to trail users

11 a.m. – volunteer training and distribution of safety vests and whistles

Where:    Distribution of safety whistles to trail users – American Tobacco Trail near Southpoint Crossings and Morehead Avenue trailhead entrances

Volunteer training – American Tobacco Trail’s Morehead Avenue trailhead entrance. This training is only for volunteers who have already been pre-screened by the police department.

Fast Facts:
•  Tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Performance Bicycle will hand out safety whistles to trail users at the Southpoint Crossings and Morehead Avenue trailhead entrances to the American Tobacco Trail.

•  Beginning at 11 a.m., the Durham Police Department (DPD) will train 15 volunteers, who have already been pre-screened, at the Morehead Avenue trailhead entrance to the American Tobacco Trail. As part of this training, safety vests and whistles will also be provided to these volunteers.

•  News media are invited to both events. DPD Capt. D. Allen will be present at the 11 a.m. volunteer training and available for on-site interviews. Residents interested in attending a future Durham Trail Watch Volunteer Program training should contact the DPD Community Services Bureau at (919) 560-4438.

Published: 11/02/2012 - Last Edited: