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For further information please contact: Sergeant Scott E. Meyer
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A050908
May 26, 2009

EMPHASIS: Results Of S.T.E.P. Operations In Clay, Platte, and Lafayette Counties

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 Clay, Platte, and Lafayette counties. The goal of the operations was for troopers to saturate all major highways in the three counties and enforce all laws related to speeding, driving while intoxicated, seat belt compliance, and hazardous moving violations.
On May 22, 2009, three officers worked an eight-hour operation in Clay County. As a result of the operation, one person was arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant and 23 citations were issued. In addition, 16 warnings were issued.
On May 24, 2009, three officers worked an eight-hour operation in Jackson County. As a result of the operation, 19 citations and 43 warnings were issued.
In Lafayette County, five officers worked 12-hour operations May 18 through May 22, 2009. As a result of the five-day operation, one person was arrested for driving while intoxicated, one person was arrested on a felony warrant, three persons were arrested for misdemeanor drug possession, seven persons were arrested on misdemeanor warrants, and three arrests were made on commercial vehicle violations. In addition, 222 citations and 196 warnings were issued.
Captain Powell stated, “Our troopers are working hard to make the highways safer for the motoring public and decrease fatality crashes in the state. Please remember to do your part and drive safely.”

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