In email today from Indiana State Police <ISPnews@public.govdelivery.com>:
State Police Announce Thanksgiving Holiday Project C.A.R.E. Results
Indianapolis, IN – The Indiana State Police have participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) since the inception of this multi-state enforcement project in 1977, of which Indiana and Michigan were the founding members. Now, more than three dozen local and state law enforcement agencies nationwide participate in this life saving enforcement project.
For the Thanksgiving Holiday Project C.A.R.E. was operational from November 21st through the 25th. Below are the Indiana results from this five day enforcement project.
While most information is self-explanatory, ‘CMV’ stands for Commercial Motor Vehicle and ‘Motorist Assists’ reflects the number of times motorists were assisted by state police officers while roadside. Examples of the type of assistance provided would include help with directions, changing a flat tire, calling a tow truck, obtaining fuel or other types of services to assist the motoring public.
