NACOGDOCHES POLICE WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN TXDOT STEP PROGRAM TO DECREASE ALCOHOL RELATED CRASHES DURING SPRING BREAK

The Nacogdoches Police Department will begin participating with TXDOT’s STEP Program beginning March 4th through the 20th. The purpose for our participation is to reduce the number of alcohol related crashes and increase public safety by increasing patrols in certain areas within the city of Nacogdoches. NPD is receiving grant funding from TXDOT for selective traffic enforcement in areas identified by the state to have increased accidents related to alcohol. Officers will begin working these designated areas which include most of South St (US 59 South), Austin St, N. University Dr, North St, Pearl St and many streets near those listed. The overall goal of participating in the STEP program from TXDOT is to increase public safety for our citizens through education, deterrence, and voluntary compliance.