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Drivers may see extra officers on busy state route today

FILE PHOTO Photo credit from Dayton Police Department

MONTGOMERY COUNTY — Drivers may see more police in Montgomery County today.

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The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) announced that it will work with several law enforcement agencies on a joint traffic enforcement on State Route 48, according to an OSHP spokesperson.

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The enforcement operation is from noon until 6 p.m. in Montgomery County.

State troopers will work with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Dayton Police, and Englewood Police officers.

The partnership aims to reduce deadly crashes and stop crime on local roads, the spokesperson said.

“Additionally, the initiative aims to raise awareness, provide education, and promote community transparency through traffic safety measures,” concluded the spokesperson.

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