Marianna Police Department

05/25/2026

05/17/2026

05/17/2026

Click It or Ticket
Join the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s safety initiative to educate the public about the importance of seat belt safety.
Talking Points

Overview
• Drivers will see more law enforcement on the road from {lMay 18-31 as part of the Click It or Ticket high-visibility seat belt enforcement campaign.
• If law enforcement spot someone unbelted, they will pull the driver over and issue a ticket.
• Law enforcement write tickets to save lives.
Remind People to Buckle Up
• One of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to buckle up.
• Buckle up all the time — for short trips and long trips, and in every seating position.
• The right seat belt fit matters:
o The shoulder belt should lay flat across the middle of your chest and away from your neck.
o The lap belt should fit across your hips, not your stomach.
o Never put the shoulder belt behind your back or under your arm.
• Seat belts are the best defense against impaired, aggressive, and distracted drivers. Being buckled up during a crash helps keep you safe and secure inside your vehicle; the seat belt slows you down and spreads crash forces over the strongest parts of your body.
• We have come a long way with increasing seat belt use over the years, but we still have a problem to address considering that seat belt use varies by time of day, seating position, and region of the United States.
• Despite steady increases in observed seat belt use, approximately half of all passenger vehicle deaths are unrestrained.
Avoid the Consequences – Buckle Up
• Buckling up helps keep you safe and secure inside your vehicle, whereas not buckling up can result in being totally ejected from the vehicle in a crash, which is almost always deadly.
• Improperly wearing a seat belt, such as putting the strap below your arm, puts you and your children at risk in a crash.
• Air bags are not enough to protect you; in fact, the force of an air bag can seriously injure or even kill you if you’re not buckled up.

05/16/2026

As we observe Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, a tribute to the brave local, state, and federal peace officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice or suffered disabilities in the line of duty, we honor their memory every year on May 15.

Today, let us come together in prayer 🙏🏼 and observe a two-minute moment of silence to pay homage to these fallen heroes who embodied courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our communities. May their heavenly watch be filled with peace, knowing we've got it from here.

May the love and support of their families, loved ones, and fellow officers continue to uplift them.

To everyone who participated in this week's events, I extend my deepest gratitude - your unwavering support, tireless hard work, and unrelenting dedication have not only made these events possible but also showcased the true strength of our community.

Thank you for standing united with the Marianna Police Department. Sincerely,

Chief Miller,
Marianna Police Department

05/15/2026

Thanks you VFW and Spice and slice for today

05/14/2026

Thanks you Next Level kitchen for lunch today