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Don't Drink and Drive
Don't Drink and Drive
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Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DL Macro Super for Canon
Location: Colton HS, Colton OR
Date: Apr 14, 2005
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 1600
Galleries: Candid
Date Uploaded: Apr 14, 2005

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 These were taken April 14th, at the Colton HS track, during a production by S.K.I.D. (Stop Kids Intoxicated Driving)
In an effort to reduce tragedies related to drinking and driving, SKID works with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, Metro West Ambulance, LifeFlight (medical air transport), and a Medical Examiner. The events are held the week before prom night at metro area highschools. The program provides students with a realistic view of what can happen when they drink and drive. Since the program's inception in 1998, there has been only one alcohol-related death of a high school student!

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 07/31/2005 12:42:39 AM
Lol, oops sorry Joey. Now the secret's out...
 07/31/2005 12:41:28 AM
Originally posted by metoecus:
The gun holster is unbuttoned, and the suspect's fingers look like they're extended toward the gun.

Yeah, I told Christie not to get my daring escape in photographic evidence, but you know her...
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 04/17/2005 06:16:07 AM
Sorry to correct metoecus, but the officers firearm is securely placed in its holster. The "unbuttoned" flap is in fact his handcuff pouch which is open. Great photo by the way.
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 04/16/2005 03:47:37 AM
From a photographic standpoint this picture concisely captures the moment. The background is a touch busy, but for a photojournalistic shot that's not necessarily a bad thing.

From a procedural standpoint (and this is what struck me at first glance) this officer is setting himself up to be shot. The gun holster is unbuttoned, and the suspect's fingers look like they're extended toward the gun. Not a good situation (even if it isn't real), but still a very good photo.

I'd not heard of the SKID program before. I think that it could make a big difference if some of the schools in my area tried something similar. Thanks for sharing the photos.
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