Kearney Police Department, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
KEARNEY — There were 254 calls for service between 6 p.m. on Friday, July 19, through 6 a.m. on Sunday, July 21. KPD investigated 6 traffic accidents (0 injury) and performed 132 traffic stops during this time. These numbers only reflect statistics from the Kearney Police Department.
A summary of the weekend activity related to the event includes:
Traffic Activity:
98 Written Warnings and 20 Uniform Traffic Citations
1 Reckless Driving
Criminal Activity:
Disturbances (3)
Larceny (3)
This enforcement effort was made possible thanks to a STEP (Special Traffic Enforcement Program) grant from the Nebraska Department of Roads – Office of Highway Safety.
The purpose of the Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant is to provide funding assistance to law enforcement agencies for selective overtime enforcement and education overtime in the emphasis areas of occupant protection, impaired driving & speed, distracted driving, and general traffic.
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