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Officers Demonstrate Fatal Vision Goggles at Verizon Backpack Giveaway

Local officers used Fatal Vision Goggles at a Verizon Wireless Backpack Giveaway to teach children about the dangers of impaired and distracted driving.

Published Jul 26, 2026, 2:58 PM EDT | Lehigh Crimewatch

Corporal Martine and Officer Murray joined the Westfall Fire Department and Westfall Ambulance at the Verizon Wireless Backpack Giveaway event to provide an impaired-driving awareness demonstration. Using Fatal Vision Goggles that simulate the effects of alcohol, drugs and distracted driving, children tried a duck hunt game to experience how impairment affects coordination, vision, reaction time and decision-making. The interactive activity aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired and distracted driving and promote safer choices.