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Everett Police Department - Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 3, 2015 CONTACT: Aaron Snell, Community Information Officer Everett Police Department [PHONE REDACTED], [EMAIL REDACTED] Police want the public to know of traffic enforcement locations EVERETT - The Everett Police will continue enforcing traffic laws but plans to tell the public where enforcement locations will be. Starting the week of April 6 th , the Everett Police Department will announc e specific emphasis locations, on a weekly basis through Twitter, Facebook, the Department webpage and partnering media outlets to let the public know where the Traffic Safety Unit will conduct patrols. “ We have a duty to keep citizens safe and prefer not to surprise them and write tickets. ” says Lieutenant Robert Goetz. “ By advertising emphasis locations, citizens can modify d riving behaviors to decrease collisions and increase public safety.” The Traffic Safety Unit conducts emphasis patrols each week based on high collision and complaint data. Patrols are designed to increase safety and change driving habits in those areas. Facebook: Twitter: @EverettPolice Web: www.everettwa.gov/332/Police