MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop A Headquarters - 504 S.E. Blue Parkway - Lee's Summit, MO. 64063


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Scott E. Meyer
816-622-0800, ext. 259
A070913
July 28, 2009

EMPHASIS: Results Of S.T.E.P. Operations In Saline County


Captain Robert L. Powell, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces the results of Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.) operations, which were conducted in Saline County. The operations were conducted on July 25 and July 26, 2009. The goal of the operations was for troopers to saturate all major highways and enforce all traffic laws related to speed, hazardous moving violations, driving while intoxicated, and seat belt compliance.
On July 25, 2009, three officers worked a 12-hour operation. The following is a list of enforcement contacts for the operation:
1 - misdemeanor warrant arrest
9 - speed violations
3 - seat belt citations
2 - non-moving violations
1 - no insurance citation
37 - warnings

On July 26, 2009, three officers worked a 12-hour operation. The following is a list of enforcement contacts for the operation:
1 - driving while intoxicated arrest
11 - speed violations
3 - no insurance citations
2 - following too close violations
3 - seat belt citations
1 - non-moving violations
2 - other hazardous moving violations
29 - warnings

Captain Powell stated, “Our troopers are working hard to make the highways safe for the motoring public. Remember to do your part. Be a safe, responsible driver.”

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