NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
B08044
April 28, 2008

EMPHASIS: Troop B Officers To Conduct Various Special Traffic Enforcement Operations During The Month Of May 2008


Captain John W. Elliott, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that Troop B officers will be conducting various Special Traffic Enforcement Operations in the Troop B area during the month of May.
On May 2, 9, 16, and 23, additional officers will be patrolling Clark, Knox, Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Ralls, Scotland and Shelby counties. The goal of this enforcement operation is to detect hazardous moving, speeding, and other violations that contribute to traffic crashes. This enforcement operation is made possible from funding received from the Missouri Department of Transportations Blueprint for Safer Roadways Coalition.
On May 10, 2008, Troop B officers will conduct a Selective Traffic Enforcement Operation in Adair, Macon, and Randolph counties. During this operation officers will concentrate on detecting intoxicated drivers, speeding, and hazardous moving violations. A Patrol aircraft will be utilized during this operation.
On May 23, 2008, Troop B officers will conduct a Selective Traffic Enforcement Operation on U.S. Highway 61, in Clark, Lewis, Marion, and Ralls counties. During this operation, additional Troop B officers will patrol this specific area to detect hazardous moving violations, intoxicated driving, and other violations that contribute to traffic crashes.
On May 26, 2008, Troop B officers will conduct a Selective Traffic Enforcement Operation in Clark, Lewis, Marion, and Ralls counties. The goal of this enforcement operation is to detect intoxicated drivers, hazardous moving violations, and other traffic violations that contribute to traffic crashes.
“The Missouri State Highway Patrol is committed in helping make our highways safer and saving lives,” stated Captain Elliott. “Troop B officers will be very busy throughout the remainder of the year conducting special enforcement operations such as these.”



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