Mr. David Butcher

"We're grateful for the program SAS has put together for us," Riteway Safety Director David Butcher said.

Enhancing the observation skills of drivers is made more im-portant due to the lack of attention school buses are often given, said David Butcher, Riteway safety director.

"In America, no one is afraid of school buses.They can get in anywhere and go anywhere," Butcher said.

While a big threat isn't anticipated in the Slinger area, the company does take students on field trips to the State Capitol and into Chicago, Butcher said.

"The drivers now are aware of where to check for packages or where bombs might be placed, especially when they're attending high-profile events," he said.

The program is not just for counter terrorism, but focuses on all areas of safety, including child predators and unsafe road conditions, Butcher said.
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Enhancing the observation skills of drivers is made more im-portant due to the lack of attention school buses are often given, said David Butcher, Riteway safety director.

"In America, no one is afraid of school buses.They can get in anywhere and go anywhere," Butcher said.

While a big threat isn't anticipated in the Slinger area, the company does take students on field trips to the State Capitol and into Chicago, Butcher said.

"The drivers now are aware of where to check for packages or where bombs might be placed, especially when they're attending high-profile events," he said.

The program is not just for counter terrorism, but focuses on all areas of safety, including child predators and unsafe road conditions, Butcher said.

School Bus Watch program already been tested

The School Bus Watch program has already been tested in Slinger when bus driver Bill Shomler noticed a pickup truck that appeared to be following the bus through a subdivision on Feb. 14, said David Butcher, Riteway safety director.

Riteway's Safety Director, David Butcher, and Slinger Terminal Manager, Ron Aubrey, were on hand to provide assistance.
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According to Mr. Butcher, the evacuation drills were tremendously beneficial in that they showed school officials what will and will not work."For the most part these practices went very well," said Butcher, adding, "These practices helped everyone involved in the planning of emergency building evacuations."