PROCLAMATION Chief Kelvin D. Sewell of Pocomoke City, Maryland

WHEREAS, the safety and security of the citizens of Pocomoke City, Maryland and surrounding areas are vitally important; and

WHEREAS, a large percentage of our citizens regularly drive or ride in motor vehicles on our roadways; and
WHEREAS, the use of seat belts in passenger vehicles saved an estimated 12,174 lives in 2012; and
WHEREAS, regular seat belt use is the single most effective way to reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes;
WHEREAS, the use of seat belts is supported by the laws of Maryland;
WHEREAS, May 18 through May 31, 2015, has been selected as the national Click It or Ticket mobilization enforcement period;
WHEREAS, across the country law enforcement officers will actively be participating in the mobilization to ensure all motor vehicle occupants are buckled up day and night to reduce the risk of injury and death caused in traffic crashes;
AND WHEREAS, increased enforcement of seat belt laws coupled with publicity has proven to be an effective method to increase seat belt use rates and decrease fatal crashes;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Chief Kelvin D. Sewell, Pocomoke City Police Department, do hereby proclaim and announce May 18 to May 31, 2015, as the Click It or Ticket Mobilization in Maryland, for Pocomoke City, Worcester County, Maryland, and urge all citizens to always wear seat belts when driving or riding on our roadways.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand on behalf of the Pocomoke City Police Department.
Chief Kelvin D. Sewell
Pocomoke City Police Department
15 May 2015