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Laurel County deputies to work with KSP during nationwide highway safety campaign

KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — Law enforcement across Kentucky will be on high alert this Labor Day weekend.

Laurel County Sheriff John Root said in a video announcement on Aug. 27, alerting drivers to be aware of the East KY-80 Yard Sale. Heavy traffic will impact the area during the weekend.

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Sheriff Root said that patrol deputies will be participating alongside Kentucky State Police (KSP) troopers during the nationwide “Operation CARE” campaign to protect the state’s highways from intoxicated drivers.

“My deputies will be out in full force for your safety,” Root said in the announcement.

The KSP crash awareness and reduction effort (CARE) runs from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1. Law enforcement officials will be increasing statewide road patrols to watch for impaired drivers, speeding, distracted drivers, and seat belt violations.

More information about the campaign can be found at the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

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