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A Ponderay Police detective has been recognized for his role in helping keep the community's students safe by enforcing stop-arm laws in the county.

The honor, presented at a Lake Pend Oreille School District transportation meeting in mid-May, caught Det. Joseph Kaufman by surprise. He thought he was just there to report on the issue.

Stop arm violations drivers who either don't see or ignore the warning lights advising that students are either entering or exiting a school bus are a frequent problem, James Koehler, Lake Pend Oreille School District transportation director, said. ....

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