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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 ... Read more

by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, October 22, 2015 10:23 am

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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 ... Read more

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. Read more

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 ... Read more

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. Read more

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 ... Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 Read more

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 ... Read more

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, ... Read more

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. Read more

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 ... Read more

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. Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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. Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Rob Herbstreith, Thursday, April 9, 2015 8:00 am

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