Crime & Safety
Easter Holiday Starts Today for PSP Enforcement Period
For some it's a holiday, but for state troopers, it is a time to gear up safety enforcement.
As many prepare for a long holiday weekend, the state's troopers are gearing up to keep the communities of Montgomery County safe.
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have announced that the 2013 Easter holiday enforcement period will run from Friday, March 29 through Sunday, March 31.
"During this time, extra efforts will be made to ensure citizens can safely travel along the Commonwealth’s highways given the increased volume of traffic associated with the holiday," said PSP media contact, Cpl. Gerard B. McShea.
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The Easter enforcement period can be a dangerous time in the area.
In 2012, during the three-day Easter holiday enforcement period, the Pennsylvania State Police in Troop K, which covers highways in Philadelphia, Delaware and Montgomery Counties, as well as numerous municipalities without police departments, handled 72 crashes, with one being alcohol-related.
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State Police also made 25 DUI arrests and issued 715 citations over the three-day period last year, according to McShea.
PSP reminds county residents to stay safe over the holidays.
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