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July 28, 2008

EMPHASIS: Results Of Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.) Operation In Platte County


Captain Robert L. Powell, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces the results of a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.) Operation, which was held in Platte County on July 19, 2008.
Three officers focused their attention on the major highways in Platte County. As a result of the 12-hour operation, a total of two people were arrested for misdemeanor possession of drugs; 30 citations were issued for speed, 5 citations for no seat belt, 2 citations for driver’s license violations, 2 citations for non-moving violations, and one citation for a hazardous moving violation. In addition, 44 warnings were issued.
Captain Powell stated, “Our goal is to make travel on Missouri roadways safer for the motoring public. Remember to obey the speed limit, always buckle your seat belt, pay total attention to the job of driving, and if you are going to drink alcohol, please do not drive.”
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