The Saint Joseph Police Department ran a traffic saturation patrol in an attempt to curb irresponsible driving and criminal activity on local roads. SJPD, along with the Missouri State Highway Patrol and MSHP's Aircraft Division, conducted a total of 89 traffic stops, including:

"Our progressive partnerships with state agencies like the Missouri State Highway Patrol are a force multiplier for public safety in St. Joseph," said St. Joseph Police Chief Paul Luster in a release. "The air support provided by the MSHP helicopter changes the dynamic of dangerous pursuits entirely, allowing us to safely manage fleeing suspects while keeping the public out of harm's way. We remain collectively committed to keeping reckless and dangerous drivers off our streets."

The release also advised that future proactive, multi-jurisdictional saturation projects will continue throughout the year.

By JIM FARISThe Saint Joseph Police Department ran a traffic saturation patrol in an attempt to curb irresponsible driving and criminal activity on local roads. SJPD, along with the Missouri State Highway Patrol and MSHP's Aircraft Division, conducted a total of 89 traffic stops, including:<ul>
 <li>11 calls for service</li><li>31 issued tickets</li><li>49 written warnings</li><li>41 verbal warnings</li><li>4 fleeing vehicles</li><li>3 state warrants</li><li>2 city warrants</li><li>4 other arrests</li><li>and 1 crash investigtion</li>
 </ul>"Our progressive partnerships with state agencies like the Missouri State Highway Patrol are a force multiplier for public safety in St. Joseph," said St. Joseph Police Chief Paul Luster in a release. "The air support provided by the MSHP helicopter changes the dynamic of dangerous pursuits entirely, allowing us to safely manage fleeing suspects while keeping the public out of harm's way. We remain collectively committed to keeping reckless and dangerous drivers off our streets."The release also advised that future proactive, multi-jurisdictional saturation projects will continue throughout the year.

SJPD announces results of aerial traffic operation