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Henderson police end task force targeting distracted drivers

Made over 500 traffic stops in June
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Posted at 3:56 PM, Jun 21, 2022
and last updated 2022-06-21 18:56:40-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Henderson Police Department officially concluded its 13th campaign targeting distracted drivers.

According to the Henderson Police Department, the enforcement initiative ran from June 3 through June 20 with a total of 582 traffic stops being made. Out of the 582 traffic stops, 325 citations were for speeding, 92 citations were for distracted driving, and 110 were other traffic-related citations.

Previously Henderson Police Department received $237,300 in federal funding for the enhanced enforcement initiatives via the Nevada Department of Public Safety – Office of Traffic Safety for the 2022 Joining Forces Program.