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Every 15 Minutes of Cowlitz County |
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Every Fifteen
Minutes program was started in Washington by
the Spokane Police Department and is currently being used by several
counties and cities. At the program’s inception, every fifteen minutes
in the United States of America, someone was seriously injured or killed
in an alcohol involved crash. Since that time, fatal and serious injury
collisions have fallen from
once every 15
minutes to once every 42 minutes. Cowlitz
County began the program in 1996 and programs like these help reduce
that startling number among our younger drivers. Our goal is to prevent
our youth from becoming part of that statistic.
The program is a two-day experience designed to caution high school seniors against the dangers of drinking and driving, and the consequences of the decisions they make. Local law enforcement meet and discuss with the students topics related to drinking, taking drugs, and driving; they also talk about making mature, responsible decisions when lives are at stake--whether it be their own, or someone else's. Every year, the program is funded through donations from community organizations and individuals. Your donations are what make this program successful. We'd be very appreciative of any financial help you can give. To see who's donated over the years, please check out the Sponsors page. If you are interested in keeping this successful program in Cowlitz County's high schools, please contact the Sheriff's Office at (360) 577-3092. |
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2012 School Presentation Schedule (updated 11/29/11) |
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Kalama High School
RA Long High School
Mark Morris High School
Kelso High School
Woodland High School
Castle Rock High School |
April 26-27, 2012 May 3-4, 2012 May 17-18, 2012 May 24-25, 2012 May 31-June 1, 2012 TBD |
"I found myself overwhelmed with emotion. The thought of losing my child at the hands of a drunk driver was too much to bear." - A parent |
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"This was an eye-opening experience that I'd recommend to every senior in high school."--Castle Rock senior
"This program will forever change my life. Thank you so much!"--Woodland senior |
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| If you have questions about this program, please call (360) 577-3092, or email Every 15 Minutes. | ||