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: Sergeant Mike Mitchell
(573) 368-2345 x3953
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November 15, 2018

EMPHASIS: Troop I Announces Special Enforcement Operations For The Thanksgiving Holiday

Captain James Remillard, commanding officer of Troop I, announces that during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Troop I will conduct special enforcement operations in the following counties: Laclede, Pulaski, Phelps, Crawford, Maries, and Dent. Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort) will begin on November 21, 2018, and end November 25, 2018. Officers assigned to these operations will focus on areas where a high number of traffic crashes have occurred. Officers will be cognizant of impaired drivers and aggressive driving which will include excessive speed, following too close, and improper lane usage.

Officers assigned to these projects will be available to assist stranded motorists and respond to any reports of aggressive driving. Captain Remillard would like to remind motorists that they can report aggressive driving and traffic-related emergencies by dialing *55 on their cellular phone.

The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Each day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober. “Don’t Violate The Trust.”

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