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Chelsea police report highlights distracted driving enforcement and recounts pharmacy robbery response
Summary
At the March 23 meeting Chief Kazyak briefed Council on February activity, noted April is Distracted Driving Month with coordinated enforcement, and thanked regional partners for resolving a pharmacy robbery at Chelsea Hospital.
Chief of Police Kazyak told the Chelsea City Council on March 23 that the department will participate in focused distracted driving enforcement in April with state and county partners. "April is Distracted Driving Month in the State of Michigan," Kazyak said, and the department will target distracted drivers in coordination with regional agencies.
Chief Kazyak also briefed the Council on his department's role in responding to a recent pharmacy robbery at Chelsea Hospital. He praised officers and regional partners for the response and resolution, thanking staff for their work.
Council members responded with public praise: Council Member Stump and Council Member Angus commended the department for its work, and several members encouraged continued regional coordination on safety matters.
What’s next: The department will continue public education and enforcement through April and will coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions for operations tied to the distracted driving campaign.
