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

TROOP C HEADQUARTERS
891 Technology Drive
Weldon Spring, MO 63304



NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Corporal Juston Wheetley
(636) 300-2800 ext. 3334
May 15, 2015
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EMPHASIS: Troop C Officers To Participate In Operation C.A.R. E. And 20-Mile Trooper Enforcement Programs Over The 2015 Memorial Day Weekend


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces upcoming plans for Troop C officers to participate in Operation C.A.R.E. and 20-Mile Trooper enforcement programs over the 2015 Memorial Day weekend. The Missouri State Highway Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) during the long holiday weekend. This means every available officer will be on the road enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists. Additionally, Troop C officers will be conducting a 20-Mile Trooper project on Interstate 70 and Interstate 44 throughout the Troop C area on May 22, 2015 and May 25, 2015. During this enforcement program, troopers will be assigned to 20-mile intervals in an effort to step up traffic enforcement with a goal of reducing traffic crashes over the holiday weekend. This year's Memorial Day weekend counting period is from 6 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2015, to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 25, 2015.

Captain Johnson stated, “Memorial Day weekend is the traditional kick-off to the summer months. I hope that you, your friends, and your 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.”

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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