Crime & Safety

PSP Announces Holiday Enforcement Schedule

The State Police will be out in force over the holiday weekend.

This press release was provided by the Pennsylvania State Police.

The Pennsylvania State Police have announced that their 2013 Independence Day holiday enforcement period will run from Wednesday, July 3rd through Monday, July 7th.  This will coincide with the Operation Combined Accident Reduction Enforcement (C.A.R.E.) Independence Day Enforcement Period (July 4th through July 7th).  During this time, additional efforts will be made to ensure motorist safety, which includes a sobriety checkpoint to be held within the Troop K coverage area. 

During the 2012 Independence Day Holiday weekend, troopers in Troop K investigated 94 crashes which resulted in 25 injuries and one fatality.  Of those crashes, seven were alcohol related.

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Troopers in Troop K issued 945 citations, with 490 of that total being for speeding and 60 being for seatbelt or child safety seat violations.  23 motorists were arrested for DUI.

Troop K covers areas of Philadelphia, Montgomery and Delaware Counties.

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