'Increased police presence directly affected the low accident rate," stated Sheriff Joe Brad Hudson. He and Steff credited the low accident rate to officers working overtime to make area roadways safer during the holidays. "We worked in conjunction with Kentucky State Police checkpoints this holiday weekend," said Steff. "We concentrated on the Western Kentucky Parkway this past holiday time period," added Steff. We worked on a federal grant that helps with traffic enforcement on federally funded highways. We also worked in conjunction with the Governor's Highway Safety Program." The programs included the Buckle Up America and Buckle Up Kentucky programs.
The department used 24 man hours over the patrol officers regular duty time. During this time period deputies wrote 55 citations and made seven arrests. The arrests included four for driving under the influence, two for alcohol intoxication and one for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The Grayson County Sheriff's Department has also taken on increased patrols of Rough River lake State Parks areas in an effort to curb inhibited drivers in the county. "We are working on a lake contract. It helps the folks at the lake cut down on crime and mischief, as well as helping my men get some overtime," said Sheriff Hudson.
Hudson also dubbed the weekend programs a success stating; "We didn't have any fatalities on Grayson County Roads this holiday. I'd call that a big success."
Hudson explained the extra enforcement on the Western Kentucky Parkway by stating that it saw the highest numbers of motorists,, traveling at the highest rate of speed. The average speed on the parkway this past weekend was 70 miles per hour, stated one of the departments deputies. People were slowing down because of our presence, he added.
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