During the Enhanced Pedestrian Safety Enforcement detail today, July 11, 2019, at NE Revere Ave/NE 6th St and NW Newport/NW Drake Rd that was from 9:00am to 12:00pm, Bend Police officers issued a total of 19 citations and 14 warnings.  The focus of the enhanced enforcement detail were violations releated to pedestrian safety.  Violations included failing to stop for pedestrians, cell phone use while driving, speeding and suspended licenses.  The Bend Police Department received positive feedback from several citizens during the detail.  

The Bend Police Department continues to ask motorists to slow down, follow all of the traffic laws and drive safely. 

Submitted by: Lt. Juli McConkey

Date and time: Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 9:00am-12:00pm

The Bend Police will be conducting an enhanced pedestrian safety enforcement at two locations within the City of Bend. The locations will be NW Newport Avenue at NW Drake Road and NE Revere Avenue at NE 6th Street.  Officers will also be looking for other traffic violations such as distracted driving and speed.  The Bend Police would like to remind drivers to obey all traffic laws and drive safe. 

Submitted by: Lt. Juli McConkey