Bus safety high on police radar

As children’s thoughts turn from summer and play to pencils and notebooks, local and state police are stepping up efforts to make sure this year’s return to school is a safe one.

“It is the responsibility of every driver to exercise caution, especially when children are involved, and motorists should be prepared to stop quickly while driving anywhere near a school bus,� Col. Terrence B. Sheridan, superintendent of the Maryland State Police, said in a news release.

“In the coming days, troopers, deputies and officers across the state will be carefully watching for drivers not paying attention near school bus...