On Wednesday, February 23, the 'Don't Text and Drive' program visited the Driving Track at the North Carolina State Highway Patrol Training Academy. At the request of a few NC Legislators, the cone course was set and the golf carts were readied to display the effects of cell phone use while driving.
You can read the entire story by clicking here.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Friday, February 26, 2010
Governor's Award of Excellence Presented to Hayes and Hennelly
NC Museum of History
Raleigh, NC
January 21. 2010
Lt. Doug Hayes and Trooper Kevin Hennelly were honored as recepients of the Governor's Award for Excellence for their leadership of the "Don't Text and Drive Program." Governor Bev Perdue and North Carolina State Highway Patrol Col. Randy Glover presented the awards.
The Governor's Award for Excellence Program is designed to acknowledge and express appreciation for outstanding accomplishments that do not fall within the scope of normal duties but are in the nature of a major contribution reflecting credit on the individuals and State service. The meritorious service is so singularly outstanding that special recognition is justified.
Hayes and Hennelly created and provided leadership for this program that has educated thousands of North Carolina high school students about the dangers of texting and driving. In addition to creating and implementing the program, the troopers also worked to acquire two golf carts and a trailer for use in the program. Lowe's Motor Speedway and East Coast Trailers were corporate sponsors of the program.
Hayes noted that the program has enjoyed great success due to the timeliness of the topic and the dedication of troopers who have shared the program in more than 50 high schools across the state. Hayes offered his appreciation to Sgt. Rich Allred, Troopers Glenn Smith and Vann Tate for their continued work with the program. Troop Recruiter Eric Naylor was presented with the "Charlie Taylor Award" for his work with the program.
More information about the program can be found in earlier posts on this blog.
Raleigh, NC
January 21. 2010
Lt. Doug Hayes and Trooper Kevin Hennelly were honored as recepients of the Governor's Award for Excellence for their leadership of the "Don't Text and Drive Program." Governor Bev Perdue and North Carolina State Highway Patrol Col. Randy Glover presented the awards.
The Governor's Award for Excellence Program is designed to acknowledge and express appreciation for outstanding accomplishments that do not fall within the scope of normal duties but are in the nature of a major contribution reflecting credit on the individuals and State service. The meritorious service is so singularly outstanding that special recognition is justified.
Hayes and Hennelly created and provided leadership for this program that has educated thousands of North Carolina high school students about the dangers of texting and driving. In addition to creating and implementing the program, the troopers also worked to acquire two golf carts and a trailer for use in the program. Lowe's Motor Speedway and East Coast Trailers were corporate sponsors of the program.
Hayes noted that the program has enjoyed great success due to the timeliness of the topic and the dedication of troopers who have shared the program in more than 50 high schools across the state. Hayes offered his appreciation to Sgt. Rich Allred, Troopers Glenn Smith and Vann Tate for their continued work with the program. Troop Recruiter Eric Naylor was presented with the "Charlie Taylor Award" for his work with the program.
More information about the program can be found in earlier posts on this blog.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Don't Text and Drive Rolls Into Rowan County
"The No. 1 cause of deaths for young people ages 16-19 is motor vehicle accidents. They're not on purpose. Nobody expects them." Sgt. Rich Allred, NCSHP
Students at East Rowan High School were introduced to the dangers of texting and driving as they participated in the "DNT TXT N DRV" program recently. Click here to read the story and view photos.
The program is scheduled to visit other Rowan County schools in the near future.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
The 'dnt txt & drv' Program Heads East
On Thursday, October 8, the 'dnt txt & drv' program expanded its outreach to students at Raleigh's Enloe High School. Forty students took to the course before a large crowd of state dignitaries and several media outlets. While the program has previously enjoyed great success in the Piedmont, it was received with great enthusiasm by students and administrators in the state's capital.
The 'dnt txt & drv' program is poised to spread across the entire state reaching thousands of students with the simple message, 'Don't text and drive.' The program is nicely packaged to be presented to a school class in 45 minutes. This includes the driving experience and a short video.
Take a look at the program in action by following this link.
Enloe High School video
The 'dnt txt & drv' program is poised to spread across the entire state reaching thousands of students with the simple message, 'Don't text and drive.' The program is nicely packaged to be presented to a school class in 45 minutes. This includes the driving experience and a short video.
Take a look at the program in action by following this link.
Enloe High School video
Friday, October 2, 2009
The 'dnt txt & drv' Program Continues to Reach Students
More than 3000 students have sat behind the wheel of a golf cart and experienced the consequences of texting while driving. The driving experience is receiving positive feedback from the students and school administrators.
The program has also drawn the attention of the community. A recent article in the Forsyth Family Magazine highlighted the program. Three businesses have made a substantial investment in the program by making available two golf carts, an ATV and a trailer to haul the carts from school to school. Lowes Motor Speedway presented two, nicley painted carts earlier this week. Trailers of the East Coast has provided a 16' trailer for use by the program. Early in the program, Carolina Polaris made available an ATV that can be used as needed for the program.
We are grateful to these businesses for their support.
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