Officer Brian Greenenwald addressed a driver's education class at Riverside Brookfield High School about the dangers of underage drinking, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and zero tolerance laws in Illinois. The students learned about the laws and consequences and had an opportunity to experience impaired driving through wearing Fatal Vision goggles and attempting field sobriety tests. The police department hopes to continue this educational program to inform young drivers about alcohol and driving safely.
Officer Brian Greenenwald addressed a driver's education class at Riverside Brookfield High School about the dangers of underage drinking, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and zero tolerance laws in Illinois. The students learned about the laws and consequences and had an opportunity to experience impaired driving through wearing Fatal Vision goggles and attempting field sobriety tests. The police department hopes to continue this educational program to inform young drivers about alcohol and driving safely.
Riverside Police Officer Addresses Riverside Brookfield High School
Drivers Education Class on Alcohol, Drugs and Driving Officer Brian Greenenwald, an 8 year veteran of the Riverside Police Department, addressed 30 RBHS students during their Drivers Education class on Wednesday morning. The topics that were discussed included underage drinking, zero tolerance laws in Illinois as well as Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs. The 50 minute discussion ended with the students having an opportunity to wear the Fatal Vision goggles and attempt field sobriety tests while impaired using the goggles. I recently arrested an RBHS student for driving under the influence of alcohol and was pretty shocked by her ignorance regarding the laws and consequences of her actions. I reached out to RBHS Drivers Ed teacher Jason Rech and he welcomed me to discuss the problems that youth cause when they get behind the wheel impaired. I believe it was a good experience for the students and felt I was able to answer a lot of their questions regarding the law. The Riverside Police Department looks forward to continuing this program with the cooperation of RBHS and educate the drivers of the future about alcohol laws and the effects of driving impaired.