HICKORY, KY (July 6, 2018) – Activity for Kentucky State Police, Post 1, for September is as follows;
Criminal Cases Opened… 84
Criminal Arrests… 201
Citations Written…734
Speed… 158
Seatbelt…133
Child Restraint… 8
Collisions Investigated…37
Fatal Collisions Investigated (by KSP)…0
Calls for Service… 568
DUI Arrests…30
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:
http://kentuckystatepolice.org/post-locations/post1/post-1-road-check-locations/
Through October 2, 2018, preliminary results show there have been twenty seven people killed on the roadways in the Post 1 District. Of the twenty seven, four fatalities were motorcycles and nine were not wearing a seatbelt.
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 of charge through Apple and Google Play stores.