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

Troop H Headquarters-3525 North Belt-St. Joseph, MO 64506


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Jacob P. Angle
(816)387-2345, ext. 3847
H9214
September 2, 2014

EMPHASIS: Troop H Releases Results Of 20-Mile Trooper Project--Labor Day Weekend


Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, announces the results of the 20-Mile Trooper project over the Labor Day weekend. The project encompassed two days, August 29, 2014, and September 1, 2014, designated as the peak travel days for the holiday period. Interstate 29 was the roadway designated for this project and troopers were assigned a 20-mile stretch of the interstate from the Buchanan County line to the Iowa state line. As a result of the project officers issued 141citations and 237 warnings.

“Troop H trooper’s vigorous enforcement efforts this Labor Day weekend helped keep everyone traveling through Troop H safe,” stated Captain McDonald.

In support of "The Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths," the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!





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