NEWS ALERT

For further information please contact: Captain J. Tim Hull
(573) 526-6115
Q60812
June 25, 2008

EMPHASIS: Patrol Hosting News Conference On New Motorcycle Patrol

The Missouri State Highway Patrol will host a news conference at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2008, near the construction zone on I-64 at Ballas Road in St. Louis County, (Creve Coeur). The news conference is to showcase the recent re-implementation of the Patrol’s use of motorcycles in traffic safety. Colonel James F. Keathley will speak on behalf of the Patrol to announce the enforcement plans and operations for the motorcycle units. In the event of rain or severe weather, an alternate site will be determined closer to the date.

Media attending the news conference will be able to view, photograph, and film the motorcycle units and motorcycle officers assigned to the Troop C, St. Louis area. For further information on the news conference, please contact Sergeant Al Nothum or Sergeant Julie Scerine at (314) 340-4000.