It feels like I just came back from the Summer Break. I have not had a chance to write anything for
Walking the Beat since before the Fall Break. Then all the sudden we get hit by a storm last week
keeping many of us away from work for a few days. I am not going to lie…I enjoyed the time last week
with my wife and kids at home.
Now we are back. As you noticed, we got a lot of snow last week. Temperatures are starting to drop, so
be ready for all the changes on the weather. Check your tires (and the tires of your students’ vehicles),
make sure you have extra winter gear in your car in case you need it (some people were caught off
guard last week). Remember that when the weather changes, the driving pattern in people changes too.
Be patient with those who are not used to driving under winter conditions. I am sure a lot of traffic is
going to happen, and we need to be able to be calm and understanding.
Keeping an eye on the road, and being kind to others while we drive, is a good way to stay away from
getting involved in crashes. You have seen in the past that we (law enforcement officers) try our best to
encourage drivers to “move over” if they see emergency lights on the shoulder or any other lane of
travel. It is not a suggestion; it is the law. “Colorado’s Move Over Law (Colorado Revised Statute
Section 42-4-705) requires all drivers to move at least one lane over when passing or approaching an
authorized emergency vehicle that is stopped at, near, or in a roadway with its lights flashing.
Authorized emergency vehicles include police and law enforcement, fire trucks, ambulances, tow trucks,
and maintenance vehicles. In instances where it is not safe to move over at least one lane from the
stationary vehicle or a lane is not available, motorists are required by law to slow down to a safe
speed.” Please help us to keep our emergency workers safe.
Enjoy the weekend and stay warm out there. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe! I can’t tell
you enough how thankful I am for having the opportunity to be part of your student’s story. If you have
questions, please email me at gabe.uribe@stemk12.org and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. Stay
warm, and don’t do anything I wouldn’t do…
Thank you again for your time…GO SPARTANS!
Be safe!
Deputy Gabe