The Indiana State Police will be joining forces this week with Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia State Police agencies for what is known as the Six-State Trooper Project.
During this collective effort, troopers across Indiana will be taking to the highways today through Saturday with a primary focus on criminal interdiction through high-volume traffic enforcement.
During this period, motorists can expect to see an increased presence of state troopers on the roadsides conducting traffic stops. Drivers are encouraged to not drive distracted and to be increasingly aware of the need to move over or slow down as required by state law and to give troopers the room to work safely.
Troopers understand that the criminal element by and large operates in a mobile environment, according to a news release from ISP. Criminals regularly must navigate the roadways while moving from point A to point B.
By conducting large-scale, coordinated road patrols such as the Six-State Trooper Project, police are able to create a bigger net for law enforcement to work, according to the release.
Motorists that observe high-risk driving behavior, suspect impaired driving or suspect criminal activity on the roadways are encouraged to call 911.
