Kids Learn Safe And Smart Snowmobiling In Foley [VIDEO]
FOLEY -- The Benton County Sheriff's Office invited kids from around the area to a youth snowmobiling safety course today.
Kids age 12-16 were allowed to get their state snowmobiling safety certificate after a classroom session and driver evaluation on a safety course.
Sergeant Jay Dingmann of the Benton County Sheriff's Office says they intend to hold a similar youth training session next year.
"We're hoping it becomes a yearly event," Dingmann says. "Hopefully [we'll hold it] a little earlier next year."
Dingmann says the session gives authorities a chance to reach the kids and interact with them before they get their licenses.
"We'd rather deal with the kids in a positive aspect on the front end, rather than look like the bad guy when they do something wrong," Dingmann says.
The Benton County Sheriff's Office also intends on holding a similar youth training course this summer for ATVs.
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