Mock DUI Crash Manual and Presented By: Anita Kronvall

Mock DUI Crash Manual
Presented By:
Anita Kronvall
Executive Director Kootenai County Substance Abuse Council
POB 3454
Hayden, ID 83835
208-773-2118
[email protected]
and
Idaho State Police Cpl. Jeff Jayne
700 S. Stratford Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
208-884-7360
[email protected]
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Table of Contents
Purpose:
Pg. 3
History:
Pg. 4 & 5
Mock Crash Program:
Pg. 6, 7 & 8
Assembly and Death Notification:
Pg. 9 & 10
Crash Scenario:
Pg. 11 & 12
Go Time:
Pg. 13, 14 & 15
Examples:
Planning worksheet
Scenario worksheet
Release of Liability
Public flyer
Assembly Agenda
Pictures of Previous Events
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Purpose:
The California State University at Chico posted on their website entitled Campus Alcohol and
Drug Education Center that the U.S. Surgeon General estimates 200,000 American deaths are
attributed directly to alcohol. One half of all traffic fatalities are caused from alcohol.
Springtime in high school is when young adults will be moving on to their next chapter in life.
Celebrating is a normal, and accepted, part of this chapter. High school aged adults are prone to
taking more risks during this part of their life. Often times, this includes the decisions to use
intoxicants and driving.
The purpose of this program is to send a strong, realistic message to those kids preparing to
graduate from high school. The program is designed to mimic as close as possible what a real
crash scene looks like, the horrors attributed and the sometimes helplessness of the emergency
responders. This program has an assembly, death notification and mock crash scene. One year
at the assembly that Idaho State Police Cpl. Jeff Jayne helped present in Sandpoint, Idaho, a
colleague’s daughter was in the audience and noticed a class mate sitting in front of her being
indifferent. He commented, “I don’t care about all this stuff. I’m gonna’ do what I want
anyway.” Her response to this young man was, “And if you do, they’re telling you what will
happen.” This program is most effective when it is performed as close to graduation as possible.
The message will be fresh in the students’ minds and help to deter poor decisions.
This program began in May, 2001 and involved all the high schools in Bonner County, Idaho.
Since its inception, not a single fatality, or even a crash related to intoxicant use has been
documented to date. I am confident the monumental effort put forth during this program is at
least partly responsible for saving young lives.
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History
In the early spring of 2001, a Bonner County, Idaho paramedic conducted an internet search
and discovered a program intended to dissuade high school seniors from using intoxicants and
driving. He amassed several emergency services personnel and proposed his concept. Idaho
State Police Cpl. Jeff Jayne was one of those that attended this first meeting.
Idaho State Police Cpl. Jeff Jayne was living in this rural county in north Idaho as a resident
officer that conducted aggressive enforcement. One of his passions was, and still is, interdicting
impaired driving violations. This aggressive enforcement, although effective in its message to
the community, also had a price.
This program allowed Cpl. Jayne to interact with several members of the community at once in
a positive environment with the shared goal of saving lives. This program allows for education,
demonstration and role playing designed to give an emotional, intense message to its
attendees. Most importantly, this program saves lives. This alone is worth the months of
preparation and hundreds of man hours needed for a successful presentation.
Cpl. Jayne was involved with this program for 11 years until he re-located 9 hours away to
southern Idaho for a new job assignment. The program continues in Bonner County, Idaho.
Every year, the seniors in these schools anticipate the program and now have taken the lead on
contacting emergency service personnel and actively assist in the scheduling. The students have
several times made it known how important this program is during their final year at school.
This point of acceptance and accountability by the students could never have been predicted,
nor anticipated, by the returning committee members.
Anita Kronvall wears several hats. Two of her most important are the Idaho State Police District
1 Chaplain in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. Her second is as an activist. Her life was changed forever
not once, not twice, but three times by an impaired driving incident. The third event and most
recent claimed the life of her daughter on May 22, 2002. The 16 year old driver had several
intoxicants other than alcohol in his system. Her new commitment is to educate her
grandchildren that lost their mother.
This new direction in Chaplain Kronvall’s life has found her in the Washington State Legislature,
the Executive Director of the Kootenai County (Idaho) Substance Abuse Council and relentless
attendee of national and local traffic safety conferences. Since her daughter’s death, Chaplain
Kronvall has prioritized educating herself about substance abuse and impaired driving.
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In 2005, Chaplain Kronvall’s tireless activism crossed paths with Cpl. Jayne and the Mock DUI
Crash Scenario he was involved with. Both of their passion has formed a strong relationship
resulting in the collaboration in writing this manual. It is their desire to disseminate this
material to everyone who wishes to save lives. This material will NOT be copy righted and can
be adapted, changed or modified to best meet your needs. Lets save lives together.
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Mock Crash Program
1. Assembly
2. Death notification
3. Crash scenario
Coordinator: The coordinator of the scenario committee is essential to facilitate discussions.
Through the years, we have discovered that the coordinator should not have any more decision
making powers than each committee member. It is important to insure the overall mission, to
save lives, remain the sole priority. Continual referral to this mission helps to ease tensions
during stress full moments while planning and setting up the scenario. The coordinator needs
to assign a person to keep notes on each meeting and prepare ‘minutes’ for the next meeting.
A public information officer is often the best choice. The coordinator is also important to
delegate responsibilities to the various entities involved in the program:
~Local law enforcement agencies
~Local paramedics/ambulance crew members
~Local fire departments
~High school administration
~Hospitals
~Tow companies
~Coroner
~Local funeral home
~Medical helicopter company (ex. Air Med or Life Flight)
A. Law enforcement: In the northwest, the State Police Agency typically handles the
serious/fatal crashes. For realism, it is important to have this agency attend at least
during the crash scenario to investigate the crash reconstruction and impaired
driving investigation (DUI/DWI). The attendance of assisting agencies, to include city
police and/or the county sheriff’s department, are also vital. One or more
member(s) from these agencies will be assigned to conduct the death notification. A
Chaplain from one or more of these agencies is critical for the death notification
process. The team assembled for the death notification will coordinate with the high
school administration to get the names of the student volunteers that will be
removed from their home and spend the night in a hotel.
B. Local paramedics/ambulance crew members: They will partner with the fire
departments to determine the type of crash scene and coordinate with the high
school administration to place each student volunteer in the crash scene. The
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paramedics and the fire departments share responsibility for safety during the crash
scenario. They have the power to halt the program for safety reasons. The
paramedics and fire department also coordinate the medical helicopter, if available,
to land at the end of the crash scenario and fly a critically injured patient from the
scene, if allowed.
Fire department: The fire department coordinates with the paramedics/ambulance
crew members in planning the crash scene. The fire department also coordinates the
tow company(s) to have the vehicles placed/removed for/from the crash scene. The
fire department also is tasked with the best plan to conceal the scene from the
arriving students during the crash scenario. The fire department will make a drawing
of the crash scene and put the students in each position at the scene. An impaired,
walking driver is very effective. Ejected passenger(s) and trapped passenger(s) are
also effective requiring the use of extrication equipment for added realism.
High school administration: Meetings should start approximately 4 months in
advance of graduation. Meetings should minimally be conducted bi-monthly. This
can be adjusted as the program progresses. It is imperative the administration come
to the first or second meeting with the names of the student volunteers to have the
death notifications conducted and the student volunteers involved in the crash
scenario. Some, or all, of the students used for the death notification can be
included in the crash scenario. The date of the program is also important to bring to
the first meeting so insure there are no schedule conflicts. The coordinator needs to
make contact with the school(s) prior to the first meeting and emphasize the need
for these names and date(s). These names can then be placed in the material for the
program so all committee members know each student’s role. The high school
administrators will need to obtain release of liability for each student.
Hospitals: Hospitals can use their resources to help mediate the costs of
motels/hotels and food when the student volunteers are staying overnight as the
death notifications are being conducted. Hospital staff can also assist in preparing
the student volunteers with make up for realism during the crash scenario. A public
information officer is generally the best choice to record the minutes and facilitate
the debriefing after the crash scenario concludes.
Tow companies: Often, the tow companies have vehicles that have been involved in
serious crashes. They are critical in transporting these vehicles before, and after, the
crash scenario. They will coordinate with the fire departments to insure all safety
considerations are taken (removing glass, sharp objects, etc) and placing the
vehicles.
Coroner: The Coroner is important to participate in the crash scenario. Wearing
identifying clothing helps the audience identify with their role. The Coroner may, or
may not, participate in the assembly.
Funeral Home: Funeral home employees work with the Coroner in the northwest in
securing, packaging and transporting deceased individuals. It is also important that
they attend the crash scenario for added realism.
Medical helicopter: The most effective ending to the crash scenario is to have the
helicopter arrive to the scene, then transport an injured volunteer. Nothing gives a
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bigger visual impact than the helicopter and is most talked about by the students.
The allure combined with the message it represents is powerful.
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1. Assembly
The assembly is best done in an auditorium or gymnasium. The venue should have
media equipment to include, but not limited to, a screen, computer access, projector,
etc. The assembly should include speakers from various backgrounds: victims, offenders,
law enforcement, fire department, paramedics, chaplains, etc. The length of the
assembly, number of speakers and topic can be directed by the high school
administration. Power point presentations, slide shows, videos, photos, etc have all
been used. Suggestions of videos that have a great program are “TAC 21st Anniversary:
Everybody Hurts” and “Graduation Day” narrated by Dan Rather. A local radio
personality is a good idea to assist with advertisement and as a moderator. Music
played while the students are taking their seats and something with a strong message at
its conclusion is also recommended. If the assembly takes place at the school, inclusion
of the school drama department is helpful to conduct a class project or assist with the
media equipment. The program has been used successfully in the past by the drama
department as a class project as they filmed periodically through the 4 month process.
2. Death notification
The names of the student volunteers provided by the school administration need to be
disclosed during the first or second meeting. This way, the names can be included in the
program manual so all committee members and the death notification team know
which student(s) is/are involved. It is important the school administration choose the
student(s) that have the correct mindset.
Maturity, name recognition and family participation are all important to the decision.
The notification(s) need to be conducted the evening prior to the crash scenario. The
student(s) will arrange for transportation themselves to the motel at the designated
time. A chaperone will be available to monitor the entire evening. If more than one
notification is to be made, it is advisable to use friends of the same sex so the students
can interact comfortably and share a room to reduce costs. Often times, a local motel
will donate a room(s). Other times, local hospitals have the resources to offset costs.
The student volunteers will be instructed to bring to the motel a nostalgic memorabilia
that their parents are unaware will be used. This item will be given to the family at the
end of the notification to add realism. The notification team will meet at the motel with
the student volunteer(s). They will get detail information about last minute directions,
hazards (dogs, weather conditions, etc) or other potential obstacles. Also, details about
family members are important so the notification team will not be surprised.
It may be necessary that more than one notification team be assembled. Geography or
time constraints may dictate this.
The family(s) that will receive the death notification should be contacted ahead of time
and an appointment set. This sounds counter-productive, but this is to insure someone
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will be at the residence to receive the news. This is important for the program. It is a
deal breaker if no one is home since the magnitude of the situation will be lost.
Each notification should include a law enforcement officer and a chaplain that has
identifying clothing. Each team should formulate a story to include potential passenger
names, a name for the driver, location, crash details, funeral home names, etc. to
answer any questions the family might have.
At least one parent need to be available to speak at the end of the crash scenario to
follow. The impactful, emotional message from the parent(s) is arguably the loudest
message the student audience receive after the helicopter takes off. The student body
best identifies with a grieving parent(s). There is generally no script for this message. It
is important that it is spontaneous and comes from the heart. Sometimes, the parents
prepare a speech to help them through their emotional message.
Insure the student volunteer(s) at the motel do not have contact with their family(s).
Expect the parent(s) receiving the notification to want to contact them. Individual
personality(s) will dictate how the family(s) will receive the notification. Crying, needing
to be comforted, additional family members for support, screaming, yelling, striking the
notification team, etc have all been experienced. These were not staged reactions. They
were spontaneous reactions to the potential loss of loved ones.
The notification should conclude when the memorabilia is revealed. A lead in similar to:
“This item was located next to your child’s body at the crash scene. I thought it was
important to return this to you…” is typically an effective gesture. College acceptance
letters, jewelry, clothing, toys- anything with a connection between the child and
parent, can be used.
The notification ends when the team advises the family the notification is over. If the
notification is done properly, the family will grieve while still asking questions about the
crash scenario to follow.
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3. Crash Scenario
This is the part of the program that involves the majority of the planning and uses the
most resources. The crash scene is best done at a realistic site. A city or county road
should be selected to meet all the needs. Seating of the audience in a stadium style
seating is best so the audience can see the entire scene. Ground level is not preferred
since vehicles, emergency apparatus, emergency personnel, etc often limit visibility.
Transportation of the student audience to the crash scene also needs to be considered
in choosing a site. Insuring the transport vehicles can arrive safely and a place to park all
need to be factored. Sometimes, the site can be close enough the students can walk to
the crash scene.
Concealment of the crash scene is important so the visual impact is not lost as the
students arrive. Seeing their role playing peers walking around with makeup amongst
the crashed vehicles steals the intended purpose. Sometimes vehicles can be used to
conceal the scene. Other times, tarps hung like curtains or simply draped over the scene
is practical. Be sure enough volunteers are available to handle the tarp removal
efficiently and at the proper time.
All of the emergency personnel should be staged out of site away from the scene.
Coordinating a radio channel so all of the different agencies can communicate
sometimes can be a challenge. A pre-recorded crash sound effect and a 911 call are
recommended. Another option would be using an actual dispatcher that communicates
with a volunteer caller can be played over a loud speaker. Be sure the local dispatch is
made aware of the crash scenario.
At the scene, it is recommended to use an elevated platform the moderator (local radio
personality) can use to read a script prepared by the school administration and the fire
department. The moderator can look down at the scene and narrate as the scene
unfolds. A microphone, a computer, sound amplification, generator and extension cords
are all necessary equipment for the moderator. When the student volunteers are
chosen, a small biography should be submitted with their name selection. This gives
information to the moderator that can be used during ‘down time’ while the emergency
personnel are processing the scene. The moderator uses the information from the
biographies to reveal information about family members, past accomplishments, future
plans, etc to give a more realistic story of each victim.
Also, the moderator should have with the script the crash drawing prepared by the fire
department with each student volunteer’s name placed in their position on the diagram.
This helps the moderator better understand each student’s role and injuries.
The script should include the details of the crash (speed, direction, details of events
leading up to the crash, injuries, DUI/DWI investigation, crash reconstruction, details of
the emergency personnel.
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Often times, the fire departments and paramedics/ambulance crews use the scenario as
a training exercise. Be sure not to invite too many agencies that detract from the
realism. Also avoid delaying the exercise beyond the time an actual scene takes to
process because the students know more than you expect. Index cards with injuries
placed on the torso of the victims can help to keep all of the rescuers on the same page
when treating injuries or attending to the deceased. Remember, the mission ‘to save
lives’ trumps any training needs.
If a public road is used, make sure all permission/permits or agreements are met prior to
the scheduled scenario. Making sure the local road department is on board will help to
insure the success of this program. The local road department can also help with rerouting traffic, insuring the safe arrival of buses and parking. Make sure a landing zone
for the helicopter is considered when choosing a site. Advancing the site by the fire
department is critical to insure there will be no obstacles that could cause a helicopter
crash. Safety is priority. The fire department needs to provide this information to the
helicopter company. A contract or paperwork usually needs to be completed by the
coordinator as the program representative and filed timely with the helicopter company
is necessary to meet all scheduling and liability needs.
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Go Time
Traditionally, this program was designed to take place over a two day period. The
assembly occurred on the first day, the death notifications conducted this same evening
and the crash scenario on the morning of the second day.
This program is intended to be modified to best fit the needs of the schools, student
body and scheduling. Most recently, the program has successfully been built into a one
day program, still utilizing all three phases. The death notifications are done the evening
prior to the assembly. The assembly is done in the morning and the crash scenario to
follow in the early afternoon.
All or part of the program can be used. Each phase has a very important role in fulfilling
the final mission: to save lives. Ultimately, it will be the decision made by the high school
administration and emergency personnel. Scheduling and resources will dictate the final
product. There are pro’s and con’s for either type of program.
Two hours prior to the start of the program the vehicles need to be placed by the tow
company(s). The fire department normally coordinates this. This extra time allows for
more ‘modifications’ to the vehicles, if needed. Placing alcohol containers around the
scene and making skid marks all add realism. The fire department needs to insure the
radio communications for the emergency responders are coordinated.
Two hours in advance the moderator needs to set up the elevated platform, generator
(or other power source), sound equipment, computer, awning and other equipment to
insure proper function. Playing music during set up and when the students arrive is an
added touch. If stadium seating needs to be set, the day prior is recommended due to
the large effort involved. The moderator will have the script, drawing of the crash scene
with the students written into their positions and biographies. The script needs to have
the information from the index cards included that are placed with each student
volunteer. The moderator meets with the emergency responders to discuss last minute
details how the narration will take place and what areas to emphasize to the audience.
One and one-half hours prior to the start of the crash scene the student volunteers
need to arrive. This allows enough time to apply makeup and prep the students about
their roles.
One hour prior, the remaining emergency responders and law enforcement should
arrive. All vehicles need to be staged at the chosen site out of view of the arriving
students.
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One half hour prior, the scene needs to be covered. Your location and any restrictions
will determine your best system. Suggestions are using large vehicles to block the view,
tarps hung like a curtain or draped over the scene. Student volunteers need to be placed
in their positions and remain out of view.
15 minutes prior the students need to arrive and placed in their seating. All emergency
responders need to be at the staging area.
Go Time:
Music is stopped and the students are focused. A pre-recorded sound effect of a traffic
crash is played. The tarps or vehicles are removed in unison for the best visual impact. A
911 call, either pre-recorded or done live, is played next. The call should include realism
with yelling, crying and other emotional outbursts. The call should also include certain
details from the script for accuracy. If possible, the caller can be included in the scene
walking around the carnage giving the information and acting the part.
Local law enforcement should be the first to arrive. If the state police agency is involved,
they can be next or they can arrive just after the emergency responders. Upon arrival,
the impaired driver should be walking around the crash scene playing the part and
acting confused.
Law enforcement should check first for injuries then quickly deal with the impaired
driver that survived and caused the crash. It is possible to have the first officer on scene
communicate over the radio and audio system what he/she would normally say to the
dispatcher: details of injuries, locations, numbers of vehicles involved, etc. In the past,
the impaired driver played the role of a resistant person for realism. This is NOT
recommended. Be sure the impaired driver knows to be compliant, but act impaired
during the DUI/DWI investigation.
As the emergency responders arrive, plan ahead where all vehicles, including law
enforcement, will be positioned to make enough room and not to block the view of the
audience. The student volunteers that survive will scream loud enough for the audience
to hear. Technology can be used to amplify the screams of the victims if it exists.
The emergency responders work at a normal pace. Any delays will be noticed by the
well informed audience. The coroner and funeral home, if used, arrive toward the end
of the scene. Typically, this exercise takes 30 minutes to properly attend to the injured
and deal with the deceased. This time is accurate if there are 7 student volunteers
involved. More or less volunteers may add or subtract time.
As the emergency responders attend to the victims, law enforcement should be doing
the crash reconstruction and DUI/DWI investigation. The Standardized Field Sobriety
Evaluations should be done in front of the audience. Handcuffing is important and
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should be emphasized at the conclusion of the investigation. The handcuffing should
take place mid-way through the program. The driver should be secured in a patrol
vehicle.
For added effect, a parent from one of the victims should be on the side line. He/she
should be a grieving on-looker. At some point, the parent should break away from the
sideline and run into the scene. An officer and a chaplain should intercept the parent,
console him/her and escort her back to the side line. The chaplain should remain with
the parent for the rest of the exercise, both acting the part.
Coordinate the landing of the helicopter at the end of the scenario. Insure the fire
department has adequate staff at the landing zone. The helicopter will always command
the most attention. If allowed, have a student volunteer get loaded and flown a short
distance away. It is best if this is the final event involving the emergency responders.
The scenario is concluded when the parent(s) involved with the death notification the
night before share their experiences with the audience still at the crash scene. This is
best done with very little planning for the content of the speech. However, sometimes
the parents arrive with a prepared speech disclosing their emotions and experiences
from the notification process. The parents have full control of how they want to
communicate their experiences regarding this program. Spontaneity will often illicit the
rawest of emotions.
A final debriefing is highly recommended. The public information officer should
coordinate this. The best location is at the school that attended the program. This
should be done before school is let out for the summer because the school
administration can pass on feedback they get from the students. If the program will be
used in successive years, modifications can be made to improve the program for a more
effective message in subsequent years. As many representatives as possible from all of
the agencies involved should attend to give feedback on what they observed.
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Mock Crash Scenario 2013
Lakeland High School
Road block at 8:00 am cars placed
Head on collision on Main Street, just West of McDonalds
Car 1: 4 seniors from Lakeland High School, traveling East toward McDonalds
@ high rate of speed and erratic driving pattern, cross over into the West bound
lane of travel, colliding with car #2
9:30
Car 2: 4 LHS seniors had just left McDonalds when impacted by car #1
9:32
Patrons from McDonalds call 911
9:33
Rathdrum police arrive, assess scene, call for back up
9:35
Car 1: Driver----- DUI_
Passenger:
Passenger:
Dies at scene:
Car 2: Driver----Ejected, dies at scene:
Life Flight Patient:
Passenger:
First Fire Dept equipment arrive (for car #1)
9:37
KCSD arrive
9:37
DUI arrest
ISP arrive
9:38
Second Fire Dept equipment arrive (for car #2)
9:39
Life Flight arrival
9:45
Hearse arrives
9:50
Wrap by Principal or other administrator
10:00
Move to LHS gym for assembly at 10:15 am
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Assembly
Players
Coordinator
ISP
Goggles
Officer
Student
County
Mock Crash
Location
Scene Control
Sound Equipment
911 call and sirens
Cars
Bottles, cans, Bpack
Scenario
MedStar
Makeup
Location
Funeral Home
Newspaper
area notification
Lodging
Chaparones
Student actors
Release of Liability
Parent Participation
Song
Students
Chaplains
Death Notification
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Ems
Speaker
Mock Crash
May 30, 2014
Crash scene to begin at 9:30am – wrap up by 10:00 then move to LHS for
assembly immediately.
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Song
Parents address students
Emergency Responder Speaker
Law Enforcement Speaker
DUI Goggles
Speaker
Graduation Day Video
LHS
KCSAC
Northern Lakes FD/EMS
Bell Tower Funeral Home
Triple Play
LifeFlight Network, LLC
Event Contributors
Idaho State Police
KCSD
Rathdrum PD
Holiday Inn Express
Merwin’s Towing
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Mock Drunk Driving Collision
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Lakeland High School
I,____________________________________,fully understand that participation
in the Mock Drunk Driving Collision can be an activity which may result in
personal injury during the on-scene transport activities.
I further understand that by participating in this program, I assume all risks and
agree to waive the right to any claim or claims against all participating agencies
and their employees: Kootenai County Substance Abuse Council, Idaho State
Police, Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department, Rathdrum Police Department,
Northern Lakes Fire and EMS Department, Northwest MedStar and/or LifeFlight
Network, School District #272, any and all other volunteers assisting with this
event.
I agree to the release of any still photography and/or electronic media from this
event to be used for educational purposes.
By my signature, I acknowledge that I understand the risks and have had a chance
to clarify any questions I may have regarding such risks.
____________________________________
Student Signature
________________________
Date
_____________________________________
Parent or Guardian signature
________________________
Date
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LAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL
MOCK CRASH
JUNE 1
9:30 am on Main Street behind Jr High
Public Welcome
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