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

Troop I Headquarters, P.O. Box 128, Rolla, Mo 65402


News Release

For further information please contact: Seregant Dan Crain
573-368-2345
May 17, 2012
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EMPHASIS: Troop I Announces Enforcement Operations For Memorial Day Weekend



Captain Lee Ann H. Kenley, commanding officer of Troop I, announces that during the Memorial Day weekend Troop I officers will once again be participating in special enforcement operations with the objective of reducing traffic crashes.
Throughout the weekend, troopers within Troop I and throughout the state will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort). Additional enforcement projects include the statewide 20-Mile Trooper project and High Enforcement Contact Teams. Troop I's High Enforcement Contact Teams will be assigned to patrol secondary highways during the peak travel periods on Friday, May 25, and Monday, May 28, 2012. The 20-Mile Trooper project consists of troopers being assigned to 20-mile stretches of Interstate 44. The troopers assigned to both projects will be tasked with vigorously enforcing all traffic laws and helping any motorist that need assistance. These officers are in addition to those who will be assigned regular patrol duties over the holiday weekend. This year's counting period will begin at 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 25, and will run until 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 28, 2012.
Captain Kenley stated, “Memorial Day weekend is the traditional kick-off to the summer months. I hope that you and your friends and family have the chance to enjoy this period. I encourage all Missourians to please make safety a priority as you take to our highways and waterways.”
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