For further information please contact: Sergeant Dale H. Moreland
(573) 840-9500
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June 1, 2007

EMPHASIS: Troop E announces All American Buckle-Up And Memorial Day Weekend Totals



Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, announces the Memorial Day weekend traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop E area, which consists of 13 counties in southeast Missouri. The enforcement operations included All American Buckle-Up Week and the (C.A.R.E.) Combined Accident Reduction Effort.

During the Memorial Day weekend traffic crash counting period, which began on Friday May 25, 2007, and ended on Monday, May 28, 2007, Troop E officers investigated 44 traffic crashes, which resulted in three fatalities. Troop E officers made 38 arrests for driving while intoxicated, issued 368 speeding citations, 221 seat belt summonses, and 15 child restraint citations, and assisted 185 motorists.

During the period covering May 21, 2007, through May 28, 2007, the Patrol participated in the “All American Buckle Up” campaign. As a result of the campaign, Troop E officers issued 320 seat belt summonses and 27 citations for failure to properly secure a child in an approved child restraint seat.



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