North Platte Police Department
The North Platte Police Department participated in a National Speed Awareness Grant in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. From July 10th to July 31st, 112 hours of overtime hours were logged by participating officers in the enforcement efforts. 182 total traffic contacts were made with a total of fifty-five citations issued department wide. Four arrests were made for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or drugs. Four citations were issued for Driving Under Suspension, six citations were issued for violation of Traffic control devices.
Four felony arrests were made from traffic stops. Two of the felony arrests were made during a traffic stop where 6 grams of methamphetamine were seized.
Eight fugitive arrests were made in conjunction with traffic stops.