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Henderson Nevada - Henderson Police Conclude Joining Forces Targeting Impaired Drivers 27 February 2024 ( news )
Henderson , state Nevada ( By Press Release office)
Feb 27,2024
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Henderson , Nev . – ( February 27th , 2024 ) The Henderson Police Department concluded its 5th campaign under the current Joining Forces Program .
During the enforcement initiative that ran from February 9th , 2024 , through February 23rd , 2024 , Henderson Police stopped 616 motorists resulting in 610 citations .
Of the 616 traffic stops , Traffic Officers completed 8 arrests for Driving Under the Influence ( DUI ) . 344 drivers were cited for speeding , 22 cited for distracted driving ( such as cell phone use ) , as well as 116 citations issued for other various traffic related offenses .
Henderson Police Department received $196 , 000 in federal funding for the enhanced enforcement initiatives through the Nevada Department of Public Safety – Office of Traffic Safety for the 2024 Joining Forces program .
The grant provides funding for enhanced enforcement and education to reduce deaths and injuries on Nevada roadways . Enforcement events during the year focus on pedestrian safety , seat belt use , speeding , distracted driving , and impaired driving .
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