Hialeah police are putting a Chevrolet Corvette seized during a criminal investigation to a new use: promoting traffic safety at community events, rather than chasing down speeding motorists.
The sports car is part of the city’s new initiative to crack down on aggressive driving initiative, made up of a police unit of one sergeant and four officers dedicated to traffic enforcement. While the Corvette will serve as a public outreach vehicle, five regular patrol vehicles will be used by officers assigned to the unit, according to the department.
“This unit is about visibility, proactive engagement, and addressing the driving behaviors that create the greatest danger on our streets,” Police Chief George Fuente said in a press conference last week. “Enforcement is part of it, but education is just as important. Our goal is to prevent crashes and get people home safely.”…