Westfield PD & school district staff altering traffic management duties

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 3, police officers will collaborate with Westfield Washington Schools staff to facilitate a transition of traffic management duties. Initially, officers will continue to manage traffic at all designated school zones, providing hands-on training to school staff who will gradually assume these responsibilities.

Certain intersections will continue to be staffed by police officers, even with the new agreement in place. Lower-traffic areas will be facilitated by district staff.

Training & transition

  • Sept. 3: Officers will direct traffic while school staff observe.
  • Sept. 4 & 5: School staff direct traffic alongside officers.
  • Sept. 6: School staff fully direct traffic under police supervision.
  • Sept. 9: District staff will assume full responsibility at all listed locations.

Police-facilitated intersections

  • Hoover Street & Union Street
  • Hoover Street & Rock Alley
  • Five-point intersection near Shamrock Boulevard & Creekwood Drive
  • Westfield Intermediate School side entrance

District staff responsibilities

  • Carey Ridge Elementary School
  • Oak Trace Elementary School
  • Washington Woods Elementary School
  • Intersection of North Union Street & Maple Lane