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Ask Trooper Rob: Can I legally carry pepper spray?
“Someone saw me with a small can of pepper spray on my key ring. They then told me I could get arrested for carrying a ...
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Remembering a fallen state trooper
Forty-three years ago this week, on Oct. 12, 1972, Trooper Steven DeVries, 32, was on his first day back on duty after a vacation. About ...
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, October 8, 2015 8:55 am
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Parents’ words key in preventing underage drinking
“Talk, They Hear You” is a new underage drinking prevention national media campaign.
by Rob Herbstreith, Friday, October 2, 2015 9:46 am
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Lessons learned while working in dispatch
I recently broke my ankle and am now on light duty, sitting at dispatch. I have always had the utmost respect and gratitude for this ...
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, September 24, 2015 7:40 am
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Helpful tips for preparedness
September is Preparedness Month, as I wrote last week.
by Rob Herbstreith, Friday, September 18, 2015 9:45 am
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Remembering the lives of 9/11 heroes, victims
On Sept. 11, 2001, we saw one of the greatest losses of life in our history yet out of the sadness, smoke and ash arose ...
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, September 10, 2015 9:38 am
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First 72 hours are on you
September has another theme. Last week I wrote about suicide prevention.
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, September 10, 2015 9:36 am
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month
One of September’s themes is suicide prevention and awareness. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people.
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, September 3, 2015 9:31 am
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Follow these bus safety tips this school year
Students, parents, citizens, it’s that time of year again when big yellow buses will be out and about on the roadways of Michigan and Indiana.
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, August 27, 2015 10:00 am
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Follow these bus safety tips this school year
Students, parents, citizens, it’s that time of year again when big yellow buses will be out and about on the roadways of Michigan and Indiana. ...
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, August 27, 2015 8:00 am
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Taking a ride across Michigan
On Aug. 8, 2015, I participated in the One Day Ride Across Michigan as a support driver. Due to an injury, I was not able ...
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, August 20, 2015 9:23 am
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Knowing neighbors important for safety
The first Tuesday in August is set aside for National Night Out, a neighborhood watch event that has been very active for many years. The ...
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, August 6, 2015 8:24 am
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The basics of booster seats
“When can my child go to a booster seat?” — Jenny from Niles
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, July 16, 2015 10:03 am
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Be the designated driver this summer
Although the Independence Day celebrations may be over and the parties have been cleaned up, there are other events and celebrations that are happening throughout ...
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, July 9, 2015 9:47 am
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Enjoy a safe Fourth of July
This week as we celebrate the Declaration of Independence, I want to remind you of fireworks safety. Since Michigan’s Fireworks Safety Act of 2011was enacted, ...
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, July 2, 2015 9:29 am
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Vacation safely this summer
This week’s article comes to you from Hudsonville.
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, June 18, 2015 9:28 am
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Ask Trooper Rob: Do you need a license to drive a moped?
“I have seen a few of students riding a moped the last few days of school. I don’t think they were wearing helmets. Do they ...
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, June 11, 2015 9:45 am
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A summer of safety
Welcome to June and, hopefully, in Michigan, our summer is here.
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, June 4, 2015 9:59 am
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Ask Trooper Rob: Moving over for emergency vehicles
“Would you please explain the “Move Over Law” as it concerns Michigan?” — Cindy from Niles Cindy, thank you for your concern as this concerns ...
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, May 28, 2015 10:07 am
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Pledge to share the road
With warmer weather approaching, more bicycles have been and will be seen on the roads. The Michigan Vehicle Code includes bicycles and there are laws ...
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, May 14, 2015 8:00 am
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‘A-C-T’ to prevent child heat strokes
In 2013, nationwide, 44 children died from heatstroke after being accidentally left in a parked vehicle, including three deaths in Michigan.
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, May 7, 2015 10:26 am
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April is Autism Awareness month
April is also Autism Awareness Month. All Community Service Troopers in the state were trained as instructors in law enforcement response to autism a few ...
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, April 30, 2015 9:52 am
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Preventing sexual assault on prom night
April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. Reporting sexual assault is the first step to healing and prosecution. During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Michigan State ...
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, April 23, 2015 8:00 am
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Arrive alive — don’t text and drive
“For all the gifts of computer technology, if its power goes unappreciated, it can hijack the brain.” This is a quote from a book I ...
by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, April 9, 2015 8:48 am
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Arrive alive — don’t text and drive
“For all the gifts of computer technology, if its power goes unappreciated, it can hijack the brain.” This is a quote from a book I ...
