Henderson, Nev. – (September 8, 2022) The Henderson Police Department concluded its 16th campaign under the current Joining Forces Program. 

During the enforcement initiative that ran from August 24th, 2022, through September 7th, 2022, Henderson Police stopped 453 motorists resulting in 365 citations.

Of the 453 traffic stops, Traffic Officers completed 17 arrests for Driving Under the Influence (DUI). 206 drivers were cited for speeding, 26 cited for distracted driving (such as cell phone use), as well as 103 other citations issued for other traffic related offenses.

The Henderson Police Department received $237,300 in federal funding for the enhanced enforcement initiatives through the Nevada Department of Public Safety - Office of Traffic Safety the 2022 Joining Forces program.

The grant provides funding for enhanced enforcement and education to reduce deaths and injuries on Nevada roadways. Enforcement events during the year focus on pedestrian safety, seat belt use, speeding, distracted driving, and impaired driving.