The Missouri State Highway Patrol says all available officers will be patrolling roadways during the Fourth of July, enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists. Patrol Captain John Hotz says they wil once again participate in operation C.A.R.E…
Captain Hotz explains what operation C.A.R.E is
Captain Hotz also talks about safe boating
Last year 26 people died on Missouri Roadways last year during the July 4th counting period, and 469 were injured, Troopers also made 172 arrest for driving while intoxicated. There was one boating fatality last year during the July 4th holiday counting period. This year’s counting period is just 30 hours while last year’s was 120 hours.