Subject:

MCCRACKEN SHERIFF'S DEPT. TO UTILIZE HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FUNDS

Date:

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

THE MCCRACKEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WILL BE UTILIZING GRANT MONEY TO PAY DEPUTIES FOR ADDITIONAL PATROLS OF HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS IN THE COUNTY DURING THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY PERIOD. DEPUTIES WILL BE LOOKING FOR VIOLATIONS THAT ARE THE PRIMARY CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS. THEY SPECIFICALLY WILL BE LOOKING FOR IMPAIRED DRIVERS, THOSE NOT USING SEATBELTS, DRIVING AT EXCESSIVE SPEED, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY AND RECKLESS OR AGGRESSIVE DRIVING. THE DEPARTMENT WILL BE CONDUCTING SAFETY CHECKPOINTS WITH OTHER AGENCIES AS WELL AS HAVING SATURATION PATROLS IN AREAS THAT EXPERIENCE A HIGH NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS.

SHERIFF JON HAYDEN URGES MOTORISTS TO DRIVE DEFENSIVELY AND REPORT ANY DRIVER THAT IS OPERATING A VEHICLE IN A DANGEROUS OR ERRATIC MANNER. TAKE A FEW EXTRA MINUTES AND ARRIVE SAFELY.

Thanks,

CHIEF DEPUTY MIKE TURNBOW

McCracken County Sheriff’s Department