NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEBRASKA STATE PATROL
www.nsp.state.ne.us
Contact: Deb Collins 402-479-4985
October 6, 2009

Safety Saturday Enforcement
Scheduled for Troop A-Omaha

(Omaha, NE)-  On Saturday, October 10, 2009, troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol Troop A Headquarters- Omaha, will hold the fourth in a series of statewide “Safety Saturday” initiatives.

The initiative puts an extra complement of troopers on the road on a chosen Saturday night, drawing attention to crash causing behaviors such as impaired driving, speeding, following too closely and reckless driving.

“The goal of the Safety Saturday initiative is to reduce traffic fatalities, by enforcing those behaviors which most often lead to crashes,” said Troop A Commander, Captain Bret Friesz.

Beginning in the evening hours on Saturday, October 10, troopers will conduct high visibility patrols throughout the five metro counties covered by Troop A.  The counties covered by Troop A include Dodge, Douglas, Cass, Sarpy and Washington.

Captain Friesz said, “It is our hope the high profile initiative will leave a lasting impression on motorists and encourage future voluntary compliance.”

A list of the remaining “Safety Saturdays” planned for 2009, is below.  Specific information on the planned enforcement activities can be obtained by contacting the Troop Area Headquarters.

Troop A- Omaha 402-331-3333	October 10, 2009
HQ Troop-Lincoln 402-471-4545	November 7, 2009
Troop B- Norfolk 402-370-3456	December 5, 2009

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