Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Protecting Wayne County, Serving with Honor: Your Shield, Your Support, Your Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Raphael Washington

[MSP Second District @mspmetrodet]

Today is Wear Orange Day! It is part of the National Work Zone Awareness Week. Wear orange to support our road workers and promote work zone safety.

Buckle Up, Phones Down, MoveOverDriveSafe and Be Kind.

[Wayne County Sheriff's Office @SheriffRaphael]

Everyone deserves a snack before the start of the #StPatricksDayParade #Detroit #wcso #mountedunit

[Dearborn Police @DearbornPolice]

✅ Violating the Move Over Law can result in fines, points on your license, and increased penalties if it results in injury.

⚠️ Protect those who protect us — Move Over and Stay Safe!

#MoveOver #DriveSafe #MichiganLaw #SafetyFirst
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[Dearborn Police @DearbornPolice]

🚨 Know the Law: Michigan’s Move Over Law 🚨

When you see emergency vehicles (police, fire, ambulance), tow trucks, or road maintenance vehicles with flashing lights on the side of the road, Michigan law requires you to:

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[Wayne County Sheriff's Office @SheriffRaphael]

Wayne County closes popular sledding spot following multiple injuries. Please, for your safety obey the signs and stay off of this hill. https://t.co/RFvYzyPJ8Q

[Wayne County Sheriff's Office @SheriffRaphael]

Water main break in Southwest Detroit. Our Dive Team & Marine Unit are on the scene to assist displaced residents. Please be safe. Avoid the area. https://t.co/t3tiUqbRxm

[Wayne County Sheriff's Office @SheriffRaphael]

WCSO Dive Team/Marine Unit has been dispatched to Southwest Detroit. Roughly 200 people have been displaced. The flooding is serious. Please avoid the the area!!!

[LIVONIA POLICE DEPT. @LivoniaPD]

Michigan’s Move Over Law is designed to keep emergency responders and road service personnel safe while they work to assist others. Together, we can create safer roads for everyone. Please STAY SAFE AND MOVE OVER!

[MSP Second District @mspmetrodet]

As part of our #MoveOverDriveSafe educational campaign with the National Sheriff Association and the Wayne County Sheriff is an enforcement component with our local partners.

On January 6th, troopers partnered with the Dearborn Police Department, Huron Township Police, Livonia Police, Plymouth Police, Romulus Police, and Taylor Police to look for risky driving behaviors that lead to crashes in Wayne County.

Here are the stats from that detail:
Stops: 220
Warnings: 60
Speed: 43
Move Over Law: 57
Seatbelt: 3
Hands Free: 29
Other: 50

[Redford Township Police Department @RedfordTwpPD]

Impatient driving is a risky driving behavior that often leads to traffic crashes.

Please take your time and follow traffic laws to arrive at your destination safely!

#MoveOverDriveSafe

[Wayne County Sheriff's Office @SheriffRaphael]

The WCSO is currently hiring retired police officers at a competitive $35.00 p/hr to work part-time in the Wayne County Circuit Court. You must be MCOLES certified. This is a great opportunity. Click the link below to apply today.
https://t.co/bI4cuTIdYm

[MSP Second District @mspmetrodet]

DYK: All 50 states have a form of the move over law? This year we are partnering with Wayne County local police agencies, the Wayne County Sheriff and the National Sheriff’s Association to educate drivers on the Move Over Law.

We continue to see our patrol cars struck by drivers weekly and in 2024 we lost Trooper Joel Popp and Motor Carrier Officer Daniel Kerstetter when they were struck by a passing driver.

In MIchigan, our move over law states that drivers must move over one lane AND slow down 10 MPH below the posted speed limit when they see a emergency vehicle (Police, Fire, EMS, Tow Truck, Construction Vehicle or Roadway Assistance Vehicle) with flashing lights on. When in doubt, move over.

If it is unsafe to move over, drivers must slow at least 10 MPH below the speed limit and proceed with all due care and caution past the vehicle.

The video with this post shows the dangers of when drivers do not move over.

And while it is not the law, please move over for fellow drivers that are on the side of the road.

#MoveOverDriveSafe

[Wayne County Sheriff's Office @SheriffRaphael]

Today we launch #MoveOverDriveSafe, an especially timely reminder with bad weather moving in. Be careful out there.

[Wayne County Sheriff's Office @SheriffRaphael]

Officers Onyx, Gunner, Zulu, Hobbs, Gibbs, & Thor are ready for duty. Happy Holidays from the WCSO K9 Unit!!

[Wayne County Sheriff's Office @SheriffRaphael]

It’s the WCSO kickoff to the holiday season! Have fun and do a wonderful thing for a child in need. This year’s soirée is at one of the hottest new places in town. We’d love to see you there. #GivingTuesday2024 #HolidayCheer #Christmas2024

[Wayne County Sheriff's Office @SheriffRaphael]

Sheriff Raphael Washington and the Wayne County Sheriff's Office want to express our deepest gratitude to our incredible community. We're thankful for your trust, support, and the opportunity to serve and protect you. #GivingThanks #CommunityFirst #WCSO #BetterTogether

[Wayne County Sheriff's Office @SheriffRaphael]

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office assisted CNS Healthcare with their annual turkey giveaway. Our team never misses an opportunity to show up for a worthy cause.

[Wayne County Sheriff's Office @SheriffRaphael]

Sheriff Washington on WDIV talking about his passion for Covenant House. Covenant House is a haven for homeless youth. The sheriff and others are sleeping outside tonight to raise money and awareness to combat youth homelessness. To donate head over to https://t.co/nA7hSlBzjM.

[Wayne County Sheriff's Office @SheriffRaphael]

We are looking forward to partnering with the North Rosedale Park Civic Association and all of the kids in the community!

[Wayne County Sheriff's Office @SheriffRaphael]

A Father and Son Duo, Damon Barber, Sr & Damon Barber, II are two recruits in the current Jailer’s Training Academy with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and making history in the process.