MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
A Division Of The
Department of Public Safety
Public Information and Education Division - PO Box 568 - Jefferson City, MO 65102
NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Capt. J. Tim Hull
Q1022012-1 (573) 526-6115

October 2, 2012
EMPHASIS: State Law Enforcement In SEC Join Forces For Safety PSA

Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the release of a new public service announcement. Recognizing the importance of the University of Missouri-Columbia's move to the SEC and how this change increases travel for Mizzou fans going to away games, the Patrol is taking the opportunity to remind everyone to be a safe driver. Officers from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Alabama Highway Patrol, Georgia State Patrol, Kentucky State Police, Mississippi Highway Patrol, Tennessee Highway Patrol, and Texas Highway Patrol are on the same team when it comes to making our roadways safer. Representatives from each of these law enforcement agencies speak in the PSA, which reminds drivers that it's important to buckle up, watch their speed, pay attention, and to drive sober. The public service announcement is the joint effort of the Patrol, Missouri Department of Transportation, and the Missouri Coalition For Roadway Safety.

The PSA is being shown before home games at the 'ZOU and is available to all SEC football programs. The public may also view the new PSA by visiting the Patrol's home page: www.mshp.dps.mo.gov. On the right side of the page, halfway down, click on the words "video library".

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