Activity for Kentucky State Police, Post 1, for August is as follows:
Criminal Cases Opened……………………………………… 96
Criminal Arrests………………………………………………. 252
Citations Written…………………………………………… 1,424
Speed……………………………………………….. 474
Seatbelt……………………………………………… 207
Child Restraint………………………………………. 17
Collisions Investigated………………………………………. 38
Fatal Collisions Investigated (by KSP)……………………. 1
Calls for Service…………………………………………….. 771
DUI Arrests……………………………………………………… 37
Throughout the month, Troopers from the Mayfield Kentucky State Police Post conducted traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 1 District. KSP utilizes traffic safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists and to provide a deterrent for those who violate laws contained in the Kentucky Revised Statutes.
The intent of a traffic safety checkpoint is to provide a highly visible, public safety service focusing on vehicular equipment deficiencies, confirming appropriate registration and insurance of vehicles, and the valid licensing of drivers. Violations of law or other public safety issues that arise shall be addressed.
For traffic safety checkpoint locations in your area, you may refer to the web site: www.kentuckystatepolice.org/posts/press/post1_checkpoints.html
Through Sept. 1, 2017, preliminary results show there have been 39 people killed on the roadways in the Post 1 District: 16 victims were not wearing seatbelts, five fatalities involved the suspected use of alcohol or drugs, one involved an off-road vehicle and two pedestrians were struck and killed.
Kentucky State Police, Post 1, covers the 11 counties of Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, and Trigg. Citizens can contribute to highway safety by reporting erratic drivers to the Kentucky State Police, toll-free, at 1-800-222-5555 Callers may remain anonymous and should give a description of the vehicle, location, direction of travel, and license number if possible.
Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app. The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free through Apple and Google Play stores.