DUI Demonstration

15-May-2022

           On Friday-13-May the Bogota High School in-cooperation with the Bogota Police Department, the Bogota Office of Emergency Management, and the Bogota Advisory Committee on Substance Abuse (BACSA)   held a demonstration at Feigle Field. It was to show Junior & Seniors Students of Bogota High School what the outcome of an automobile accident due to driving under the influence of alcohol, or other type controlled substances. The scene was that two cars of students, along with a passing bicyclist had gotten involved in a serious crash with many injuries and even two fatalities.  Bogota Police Sgt. Geoffrey Cole described how Police and other Emergency Services would respond to such a situation.  This demonstration also showed how Departments from other towns will help each other in the advent of an emergency. There were Bogota Rescue, Police and Fire Department, along with personal from Ridgefield Park, Teaneck, New Bridge Medial Center, Holy Name Hospital, and the Air Ambulance for Hackensack University Hospital  responding. The first on the scene were officers from the Bogota Police to determine the seriousness of the accident

  The process started with the first Police officers at the scene checking on who is involved and what their condition is. The Police Officers also proceeded to question a driver of one of the vehicles involved. As the Diver was questioned by Officers, the Police would then arrest the drive on suspicion of driving under the influence. In continuing their investigation the Police suspected the second drive could have possible been distracted by using a cell phone while driving. As this was going on the Rescues Squads arrive and worked on getting to the most accessible victims as soon as possible.  If it was needed to make access easier then a number of tool can be used to help free trapped victims. The best know is a hydraulic pry tool also called "the Jaws of Life" but simple wreaking bars and other prying tool will also be used. Once the victim are able to be reach they are fitted with neck and back support so that further injuries would not occur.  Then the survivors are taken to the nearest local Hospital, while the Police stay to investigate the cause of the accident. In the case of a fatalities the County Coroner is called in to remove the body to the County Morgue to determine the cause of death and alert the next of kin.

   The Students in attendance watched as the scene played out in front of them. Then after the demonstration was over a Detective from the Bergen County Prosecutors Office explain how they would continue to investigate the situation. If the driver of the car was found driving under the influence of alcohol, or other type controlled substances both legal and illegal, texting, talking on the phone, or even changing the radio station, they could be charged with vehicular manslaughter. If convicted a sentenced could be 10 years for each fatality. Sgt. Cole's final message was that driving is a privilege and  always takes on the responsible of their action and how it will effect other people. 

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