The Lakewood Police Department hosted a Pedestrian Safety Enforcement (PSE) Workshop this week, bringing together officers from Lakewood and several neighboring law enforcement agencies for specialized training focused on improving pedestrian and driver safety.

Sponsored by AAA Northeast, the workshop provided officers with instruction on New Jersey pedestrian safety laws, community outreach strategies, and effective methods for promoting safer interactions between motorists and pedestrians.

A key component of the training centered on the “3E” approach to traffic safety — Education, Engineering, and Enforcement — a framework designed to reduce crashes and improve roadway safety through a combination of public awareness, infrastructure improvements, and targeted enforcement efforts.

Participants also took part in a practical field exercise on Pine Street near Sims Avenue, allowing officers to apply the concepts discussed during the classroom portion of the training in a real-world setting.