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Maricopa County sheriff’s captain says traffic enforcement, added deputies stabilizing public safety in Carefree
Summary
Captain David Letourneau told the Carefree Town Council that the town’s dedicated traffic unit averages about 100 monthly traffic stops and that the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has increased deputies assigned to the area from 16 to 21, while stressing that theft and burglaries have not risen significantly.
Captain David Letourneau of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office told the Carefree Town Council that the office has increased staffing in the Carefree area and that traffic enforcement is a priority.
"The traffic car for Carefree is averaging…he makes about 100 stops a month," Captain Letourneau said, describing the unit’s focus on speeding, unsafe lane changes and other moving violations. He said the sheriff’s office has been able to increase the number of deputies assigned to the district from 16 to 21.
The captain said the dedicated traffic deputy’s work is distinct from deputies answering calls for service:…
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