About Us
 

Mission Statement

Reduce injuries and fatalities associated with traffic crashes in Wright County, Minnesota through safety education and prevention.

Method

The Safe Communities model addresses traffic safety issues through a multifaceted approach known as the 4 Es – Education, Enforcement, Engineering, and Emergency Medical Services. SCWC collaborates with a broad base of local leadership to address these areas and make Wright County roads safer for everyone.

History

In 1997, a group of concerned citizens noted the high number of crashes and fatalities occurring in Wright County and came together to address the issue.
Today, Safe Communities of Wright County has formalized to become a 501c3 nonprofit organization that is on the leading edge of traffic safety in our state and across the country.

Partners

  • Buffalo Hospital
  • Allina Medical Transportation
  • Annandale Police Department
  • Buffalo Police Department
  • Howard Lake Police Department
  • New River Medical Center
  • Wright County Sheriff’s Office
  • Wright County Highway Department
  • Wright County Public Health
  • Wright County Attorney's Office
  • Wright County Board of Commissioners
  • Wright County School Districts: Annandale, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake, Maple Lake, Monticello, Rockford, and St. Michael-Albertville
  • MN Department of Public Safety – Office of Traffic Safety
  • MN Department of Transportation

Board of Directors

Safe Communities of Wright County 2011 Board Members
BOARD MEMBER BOARD SEAT
Wayne Fingalson Wright County Highway Engineer
Margo Binsfeld, R.N. Community Seat
Sheriff Joe Hagerty Wright County Sheriff Office
Cheif Mitch Weinzetl Buffalo Police Department
Karla Heeter
Chief Jeff Herr Annandale Police Department
Nancy Kopff Silver Creek Township/Township Seat
Chief Tracy Vetruba - Chair Howard Lake Police Department
Laura Turek- Advisory Role Department of Public Safety
Rolf Mohwinkel Buffalo School Board
Brian Nord Allina Medical Transportation
Carol Schefers Wright County Public Health
Matt Schoen Delano High School
Rose Thelen Wright County Commissioner
Jon Young
CPS Trainer/Advocate & Youth Team Lead
 Wright County Public Health
Dan Zachman -  Treasurer/Secretary Business Seat – Zachman Insurance
Scott Ziehl Business Seat - Coborn's Clearwater
 

Fatal Review Committee


The Safe Communities of Wright County Fatal Review Committee examines every fatal crash in Wright County to determine common factors related to the crash and/or fatality and any efforts that could be done in the community or within an agency to prevent future occurrences.

Fatal Review Committee 2010
 MEMBER AGENCY
Captain Dan Anselment Wright County Sheriff’s Office
Bill Cordell Wright County Highway Department
Pat Hackman Safe Communities of Wright County
Sheriff Joe Hagerty Wright County Sheriff’s Office
Sergeant Leander/Sergeant Johnson Wright County Sheriff’s Office
Brian Nord Allina Medical Transportation
Representative Minnesota State Patrol
Margo Binsfeld, RN Buffalo Hospital
Jon Young
Wright County Public Health
 
 
 

Executive Director

Pat Hackman