Troopers Remain Out In Force For Holiday

May 31, 2010

The Florida Highway Patrol remains out in full force today as the Memorial Day holiday weekend continues.

“The Florida Highway Patrol will employ all available resources to enforce Florida’s traffic laws and to remind drivers to slow down and buckle up. No one wants their weekend, much less their life, ruined by a crash,” said Colonel John T. Czernis, FHP director.

All uniformed FHP personnel, including those normally assigned to administrative duties, have been patrolling  interstates and other major state roads throughout the four-day holiday period. FHP Auxiliary and Reserve troopers have volunteered to augment the Patrol’s forces during the holiday enforcement period, too. The strategy aims to increase the Patrol’s presence throughout Florida in an effort to deter traffic violations and to enhance services to motorists who break down while traveling or who need other assistance.

During this holiday weekend, the FHP is participating in three distinct traffic education and enforcement initiatives: Operation C.A.R.E. – a Combined Accident Reduction Effort, involving all 50 state police and highway patrol organizations across the United States; Take Back Our Highways, a multi-state effort involving the Highway Patrol from Alabama and its neighboring states; and the highly publicized Click It or Ticket program. All three campaigns focus on saving lives, preventing injuries, and mitigating property damage associated with traffic crashes.

Drivers can dial *FHP (*347) from their cell phone to contact FHP to report an aggressive driver or to request roadside assistance.

Pictured above: A Florida Highway Patrol trooper pulls out into Highway 29 at Fran’s Diner Saturday morning in Molino. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

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One Response to “Troopers Remain Out In Force For Holiday”

  1. JohnMolino on May 31st, 2010 1:03 am

    Thanks go out to all the First Responders and Law Enforcement, who during the Holiday Weekend spend their hours keeping us safe while away from their families,BBQ’s and kids. Thanks Guys and Gals. My family are glad you are there.

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