- April 25, 2024
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From March 12 to March 20, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office will be participating in a Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort Patrol Operation.
Operation CARE focuses on increased law enforcement presence on interstates and U.S. highways across the nation during specific high-crash periods to reduce crashes.
Members of the FCSO Motor/Traffic Unit will conduct separate enforcement details, which will target high-crash locations, speeding and aggressive driving. Deputies will provide an increased presence on roadways experiencing high-traffic volume and be responsible for monitoring traffic patterns, providing enforcement and awareness to motorists.
Another goal for Spring Break week is to reduce and prevent crime opportunities through proactive measures. FCSO reminds residents and visitors to take these basic crime prevention steps:
“Operation CARE has been implemented to enhance safety for everyone throughout Flagler County,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “I know Spring Break activities are exciting for many, but we ask the community to remember to follow the laws of the roadway, not drive distracted or drunk and to help prevent becoming victims by locking your cars. We are doing our best to plan for a safe spring break for everyone and ask you to join us and do your part to prevent crime.”
In 2021, Flagler County experienced an increase in total crashes compared to the previous year, and the data revealed the majority of these crashes occurred on state roads. The focus for Operation C.A.R.E. will be state roads including Interstate 95, US-1, SR-11, SR-100 and SR-A1A.
