Nursing student Jessica Finney (left) was recognized recently by Chief Marty Bledsoe of the Ferris State University Department of Public Safety and FSUTST (right) for her courageous efforts on Jan. 16 in assisting the victim of a vehicle and pedestrian accident. While driving on South Street in Big Rapids near the University's Business Building, Finney observed an accident involving a vehicle and pedestrian with both parties being fellow Ferris students. Witnesses reported Finney immediately went to check on the accident victim for injuries, and after discovering the victim had an injury to the head that was bleeding, she held pressure on the wound to help control bleeding and also maintained control of the victim's neck to protect him from futher injury.

Jim Santilli of the FSUTST (third from left), and Trooper Christine A.M. Kaiser of the Michigan Department of State Police (forth from right) take a moment to pose with FSU students and Association of Future Educators members on March 5, 2006.

Firefighter Brian Marek of the City of Big Rapids Department of Public Safety (left) discusses child passenger safety information with State Representative Darwin Booher (right) at a child safety seat clinic that was held on March 18, 2006 in Big Rapids. In the middle, Jim Santilli of the FSUTST completes a child safety seat checklist form.

Jim Santilli of the FSUTST (right) discusses child passenger safety information with State Representative Darwin Booher (middle) at a child safety seat clinic that was held on March 18, 2006 in Big Rapids.

Chief Marty Bledsoe of the Ferris State University Department of Public Safety and FSUTST speaks to law enforcement, traffic engineers, public health, private industry, non-profit, and local, state, and federal agencies at the 11th annual Michigan Traffic Safety Summit on February 28, 2006 in Lansing. Bledsoe spoke in partnership with Jim Santilli of the FSUTST, and highlighted the successful team approach to pedestrian safety initiatives in the Ferris State University community.

Jim Santilli of the FSUTST speaks to law enforcement, traffic engineers, public health, private industry, non-profit, and local, state, and federal agencies at the annual Michigan Traffic Safety Summit on February 28, 2006 in Lansing. Santilli, who is also active with the Governor's Traffic Safety Advisory Commission's Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Team, spoke in partnership with Chief Marty Bledsoe of the FSUTST, and highlighted the successful team approach to pedestrian safety initiatives in the Ferris State University community.

Jim Santilli of the FSUTST (left), and Chief Marty Bledsoe of the Ferris State University Department of Public Safety and FSUTST (right) distribute candy and wish area residents a happy holiday at a holiday event that was held at the Ferris State University West Campus Community Center on December 2, 2005. The candy also contained the message "TRAVEL FERRIS SAFELY!"

Students of the Ferris State University FSUS100 course volunteer their time to help promote traffic safety through four hours of community service, which was conducted on November 1, 2005 at the Ferris State University FLITE library. The students helped organize public information materials for distribution. This was coordinated through Jim Santilli of the FSUTST.

Besides organizing public information materials for distribution, the students also developed a list of engineering, education, and enforcement recommendations for the FSUTST. The students are part of the Ferris State University FSUS100 course, and volunteered their time to help promote traffic safety through four hours of community service, which was conducted on November 1, 2005 at the Ferris State University FLITE library. This was coordinated through Jim Santilli of the FSUTST.

Child Passenger Safety Technicians Sergeant Jim Wing of the Ferris State University Department of Public Safety (bottom right), Jim Santilli of the FSUTST (top left), and Trooper Shelley Izzard of the Michigan Department of State Police (top right) assist a parent at a child safety seat clinic that was held on October 19, 2005 in Big Rapids.

Child Passenger Safety Technician Sergeant Jim Wing of the Ferris State University Department of Public Safety inspects a child safety seat to ensure correct installation at a child safety seat clinic that was held on October 19, 2005 in Big Rapids.

Jim Santilli of the FSUTST (left), and Officer Joy Paquette of the Ferris State University Department of Public Safety (right) distribute safety materials and speak with citizens at an event that was held at the Ferris State University West Campus Community Center on September 16, 2005.

F/Lt. Terry Harris of the Michigan Department of State Police and FSUTST (right), informs Trooper Joe LeBlanc of the Michigan Department of State Police (left) about the pedestrian safety efforts at Ferris State University during a conversation on April 4, 2005.

Sergeant Jeff Jennings of the City of Big Rapids Department of Public Safety (right) provides safety information to a Ferris State University student at the State Street and Ferris Drive intersection during a pedestrian safety mobilization on March 31, 2005.

Sergeant Jeff Jennings of the City of Big Rapids Department of Public Safety (left), and Chief Marty Bledsoe of the Ferris State University Department of Public Safety and FSUTST (right) discuss the community pedestrian safety efforts at the State Street and Ferris Drive intersection before a pedestrian safety mobilization on March 31, 2005.

Officer Sean Shantz of the City of Big Rapids Department of Public Safety monitors the speed of vehicles (w/laser) at the State Street and Ferris Drive intersection during a pedestrian safety mobilization on March 29, 2005.

Jim Santilli of the FSUTST (right) speaks to members of the Ferris State University Pikes fraternity about the community pedestrian safety efforts, and answers questions during their meeting on March 28, 2005.

Members of the Ferris State University Pikes fraternity learn about the community pedestrian safety efforts during their meeting on March 28, 2005.

Sergeant Diana Hepler of the Ferris State University Department of Public Safety (left), and Jim Santilli of the FSUTST (right) speak to students at the Ferris State University Residence Hall Association (RHA) meeting on March 2, 2005.

Township Supervisor Micki McClelland of Big Rapids Township and the FSUTST (right), and Firefighter Jim Chapman of the Big Rapids Township Fire Department (left) discuss the need for pedestrian safety in the area as they recall previous fatal pedestrian crashes. Chapman recently retired as a sergeant from the City of Big Rapids Department of Public Safety - Police Division.

Sergeant Jim Williams (RETIRED) of the Ferris State University Department of Public Safety monitors the speed of vehicles (w/laser) on Ives Street on June 4, 2004 to ensure the safety of both motorists and pedestrians.

Jim Santilli of the FSUTST (left) presents Ferris State University students Kathryn Benner, Beth Mitchell, and Jamie Rivard, along with the staff of Puterbaugh/Henderson halls (from left to right) with certificates of appreciation for assisting to organze a mock traffic crash, which was held on April 15, 2004. Also, pictured is Dan Hurley, director of University Relations and Administrative Services for the Presidents Council State Universities of Michigan (right). The certificates, which were signed by Santilli, Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land, and Mecosta County Sheriff John Sonntag were presented at the Ferris State University Housing Services Recognition Banquet on April 25, 2004.

Officer Tim Jacobs of the Ferris State University Department of Public Safety demonstrates the effects of being impaired by using impaired vision goggles during a multimedia traffic safety presentation that was given to Ferris State University students on April 22, 2004 at Masselink Hall. Also giving the presentations around campus were Jim Santilli of the FSUTST, and Sheriff John Sonntag of the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office and FSUTST.

City of Big Rapids Department of Public Safety firefighters demonstrate a rescue effort during a mock traffic crash ("Think Before You Drink") that was held at Ferris State University on April 15, 2004. The mock traffic crash was part organized by Ferris State University students under the direction of Chief Marty Bledsoe of the Ferris State University Department of Public Safety and FSUTST, and Jim Santilli of the FSUTST.

Public safety workers from various agencies demonstrate their role during a mock traffic crash ("Think Before You Drink") that was held at Ferris State University on April 15, 2004. The mock traffic crash was part organized by Ferris State University students under the direction of Chief Marty Bledsoe of the Ferris State University Department of Public Safety and FSUTST, and Jim Santilli of the FSUTST.

The United States Coast Guard prepares to land for a medevac during a mock traffic crash ("Think Before You Drink") that was held at Ferris State University on April 15, 2004. The mock traffic crash was part organized by Ferris State University students under the direction of Chief Marty Bledsoe of the Ferris State University Department of Public Safety and FSUTST, and Jim Santilli of the FSUTST.

Ferris State University students prepare to participate in an impaired goggle/golf cart demonstration during a mock traffic crash ("Think Before You Drink") that was held at Ferris State University on April 15, 2004. The demonstration was operated by the City of Big Rapids Department of Public Safety. The mock traffic crash was part organized by Ferris State University students under the direction of Chief Marty Bledsoe of the Ferris State University Department of Public Safety and FSUTST, and Jim Santilli of the FSUTST.

The United States Coast Guard departs after a mock traffic crash ("Think Before You Drink") that was held at Ferris State University on April 15, 2004. The mock traffic crash was part organized by Ferris State University students under the direction of Chief Marty Bledsoe of the Ferris State University Department of Public Safety and FSUTST, and Jim Santilli of the FSUTST.

Members of the Ferris State University Phi Sigma Sigma sorority (left), Jim Santilli of the FSUTST (middle), and Sheriff John Sonntag of the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office and FSUTST (right) speak to Big Rapids High School students on February 18, 2004 for the schools SADD safety belt month.

Jim Santilli of the FSUTST (left), members of the Ferris State University Phi Sigma Sigma sorority (middle), and Sheriff John Sonntag of the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office and FSUTST (right) after speaking to students at Big Rapids High School on February 18, 2004 for the schools SADD safety belt month.