While a final evaluation has not been completed, statistics indicate that the community is making area roads safer by practicing good driving habits at intersections.
According to Collier County Sheriff’s Office statistics, there were 132 crashes related to traffic control device violations in 2007, followed by 103 in 2008 and only 77 in 2009.
Deputies believe that CCSO’s focus on traffic safety education and changed driver behavior at traffic signals since the debut of the county’s red-light camera program contributed to the drop in crashes.
Collier County’s red-light camera program debuted in April 2009. There are currently 12 cameras at Collier County intersections.
Collier County is one of more than 350 communities nationwide that use red-light cameras to help keep motorists safe.
The program is made possible through a contract between Collier County and vendor American Traffic Solutions. A Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputy reviews the photographs of each alleged infraction and determines whether a violation occurred.
CCSO and the Collier County Transportation Services Division want drivers to be aware that the cameras are in place. Signs are posted at each intersection where cameras are installed alerting drivers that they are there. In addition, a list of intersections with cameras can be found at www.colliersheriff.org and www.colliergov.net/redlightcameras.
Seven more red-light cameras will go live in Collier County on Monday, April 12, bringing the total number of cameras to 19.
The cameras that will activate Monday are located at the following intersections:
· Eastbound Seagate Drive at U.S. 41 North
· Northbound Airport-Pulling Road at Pine Ridge Road
· Southbound Airport-Pulling Road at Pine Ridge Road
· Westbound 111th Avenue at U.S. 41 North
· Eastbound Immokalee Road at U.S. 41
· Westbound Immokalee Road at Airport-Pulling Road
· Northbound Airport-Pulling Road at Radio Road
Friday, April 9, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Spring Cleaning? Take Your Waste Here!
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office, along with Code Enforcement, Public Utilities and Waste Management will help residents clean up the various areas of Collier on Saturday.Dumpsters will be available for public use at the following locations:
655 103rd Ave. N., North Naples (7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
321 Peartree St., Goodland (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
The entrance to Isle of Capri, East Naples (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Big Corkscrew Fire Building, 18665 Immokalee Road, Golden Gate Estates (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Sunshine and Green boulevards, Golden Gate (9 a.m. to noon)
CCSO Traffic Enforcement Spots
Monday, April 12:
Vanderbilt Drive and Wiggins Pass Road - Speeding
Livingston and Pine Ridge roads – Aggressive driving
Golden Gate Boulevard – Speeding
Tuesday, April 13:
U.S. 41 North and 99th Avenue North – Red-light running
S. 1st Street - Speeding
Airport-Pulling Road at Poinciana Elementary – Aggressive driving
Wednesday, April 14:
Pine Ridge Road and Gateway Lane - Speeding
Collier Boulevard and Indigo Lakes Drive – Aggressive driving
Golden Gate Parkway and Collier Boulevard – Red-light running
Thursday, April 15:
Collier Boulevard and Tower Road - Speeding
Radio and Airport-Pulling Roads – Aggressive driving
S.R. 29 and U.S. 41 East – Speeding
Friday, April 16:
Rattlesnake Hammock Road and Polly Avenue - Speeding
Sunshine and Green boulevards - Speeding
Immokalee and Livingston roads – Aggressive driving
Vanderbilt Drive and Wiggins Pass Road - Speeding
Livingston and Pine Ridge roads – Aggressive driving
Golden Gate Boulevard – Speeding
Tuesday, April 13:
U.S. 41 North and 99th Avenue North – Red-light running
S. 1st Street - Speeding
Airport-Pulling Road at Poinciana Elementary – Aggressive driving
Wednesday, April 14:
Pine Ridge Road and Gateway Lane - Speeding
Collier Boulevard and Indigo Lakes Drive – Aggressive driving
Golden Gate Parkway and Collier Boulevard – Red-light running
Thursday, April 15:
Collier Boulevard and Tower Road - Speeding
Radio and Airport-Pulling Roads – Aggressive driving
S.R. 29 and U.S. 41 East – Speeding
Friday, April 16:
Rattlesnake Hammock Road and Polly Avenue - Speeding
Sunshine and Green boulevards - Speeding
Immokalee and Livingston roads – Aggressive driving
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Waiting Tables For Special Olympics
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office and Joe’s Crab Shack, 1355 5th Ave. S., Naples, have teamed up once again for the second annual “Cops and Crabs” event on Thursday, April 8.From 5 to 9 p.m., Sheriff Kevin Rambosk and CCSO members will help wait tables. All tip money and 10 percent of the total cash intake for the night will be donated to the Florida Special Olympics.
Patrons must present a special coupon at the restaurant in order for their tab to be counted toward the fundraising total. Click here to print out a copy.
Last year, CCSO was able to raise more than $3,000. Participating agency members hope for an even better turnout this year.
Monday, April 5, 2010
U.S. 41 E. In Everglades Closed To Traffic
U.S. 41 East from State Road 29 to the Miami-Dade County line is closed to traffic due to a multi-vehicle collision.
The accident happened on U.S. 41 East near the 45 mile marker around 3:56 p.m., deputies said.
Eastbound U.S. 41 from SR 29 to the Miami-Dade line is expected to be shut down for several hours. Motorists are urged to find an alternate route.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.
The accident happened on U.S. 41 East near the 45 mile marker around 3:56 p.m., deputies said.
Eastbound U.S. 41 from SR 29 to the Miami-Dade line is expected to be shut down for several hours. Motorists are urged to find an alternate route.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.
Deputies To Conduct DUI Checkpoint
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Naples Police Department and Marco Island Police Department will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint during the week targeting drivers who choose to drive after consuming alcohol or drugs.
This checkpoint is part of a continuing series of static sobriety checkpoints and roving operations planned as a part of the current CCSO Community Safety Plan and a one-year Florida Department of Transportation grant.
While most impaired driving occurs during the busy weekend nights, impaired drivers also endanger themselves and other motorists on our roadways throughout the week. In 2008, Collier County had the lowest crash rate for any Florida county with a population over 200,000 and the seventh lowest fatality rate statewide.
To help maintain this outstanding record of safety, CCSO’s Safety and Traffic Enforcement Bureau reminds drivers to plan for a safe ride home before heading out for the evening or to call a friend or take a taxi.
This checkpoint is part of a continuing series of static sobriety checkpoints and roving operations planned as a part of the current CCSO Community Safety Plan and a one-year Florida Department of Transportation grant.
While most impaired driving occurs during the busy weekend nights, impaired drivers also endanger themselves and other motorists on our roadways throughout the week. In 2008, Collier County had the lowest crash rate for any Florida county with a population over 200,000 and the seventh lowest fatality rate statewide.
To help maintain this outstanding record of safety, CCSO’s Safety and Traffic Enforcement Bureau reminds drivers to plan for a safe ride home before heading out for the evening or to call a friend or take a taxi.
CCSO Deputy Earns National Honors
Collier County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. William Pschigoda has earned the prestigious Purple Heart and Medal of Valor awards from the National Sheriff’s Association.
This is the first time a CCSO member has been the recipient of these awards.
The Medal of Valor is presented for an act of bravery in the line of duty at imminent personal hazard of life. The Purple Heart is awarded for being injured in the line of duty by an armed assailant.
Pschigoda, a 24-year veteran of the agency, has twice been seriously injured in the line of duty. On Dec. 5, 2006, while deploying stop sticks in the road to bring an end to a pursuit, he was intentionally hit by the fleeing driver. His life-threatening injuries included severe head trauma, a skull fracture, fracture to his facial bones, fracture to his knee and multiple deep lacerations.
During his long and miraculous recovery the community rallied to support him, conducting fundraisers for his family, sporting buttons with his photograph and making sure his infant daughter was taken care of during the holidays.
Cpl. Pschigoda demonstrated tremendous inner strength and perseverance as he recovered, enduring lengthy surgeries, physical therapy and cognitive testing. He returned to work on the 17-month anniversary of his injury.
On July 27, 2009, Cpl. Pschigoda was injured again – this time while on a burglary-in-progress call. The two suspects were fleeing, hitting several deputies’ vehicles in their attempt to run. As Cpl. Plchigoda initiated contact with them they pulled away, dragging him for two blocks. He suffered a concussion and cuts and bruises and was transported to a nearby trauma center. He returned to duty eight days later.
Throughout his career, Cpl. Pschigoda has consistently demonstrated dedication and commitment to his community. He is the recipient of six life-saving awards along with numerous other awards and recognitions.
This is the first time a CCSO member has been the recipient of these awards.
The Medal of Valor is presented for an act of bravery in the line of duty at imminent personal hazard of life. The Purple Heart is awarded for being injured in the line of duty by an armed assailant.
Pschigoda, a 24-year veteran of the agency, has twice been seriously injured in the line of duty. On Dec. 5, 2006, while deploying stop sticks in the road to bring an end to a pursuit, he was intentionally hit by the fleeing driver. His life-threatening injuries included severe head trauma, a skull fracture, fracture to his facial bones, fracture to his knee and multiple deep lacerations.
During his long and miraculous recovery the community rallied to support him, conducting fundraisers for his family, sporting buttons with his photograph and making sure his infant daughter was taken care of during the holidays.
Cpl. Pschigoda demonstrated tremendous inner strength and perseverance as he recovered, enduring lengthy surgeries, physical therapy and cognitive testing. He returned to work on the 17-month anniversary of his injury.
On July 27, 2009, Cpl. Pschigoda was injured again – this time while on a burglary-in-progress call. The two suspects were fleeing, hitting several deputies’ vehicles in their attempt to run. As Cpl. Plchigoda initiated contact with them they pulled away, dragging him for two blocks. He suffered a concussion and cuts and bruises and was transported to a nearby trauma center. He returned to duty eight days later.
Throughout his career, Cpl. Pschigoda has consistently demonstrated dedication and commitment to his community. He is the recipient of six life-saving awards along with numerous other awards and recognitions.
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