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Police report: trafficking incidents rare locally; traffic enforcement data shared for Gordon Drive
Summary
Chief Cooper told council there have been occasional trafficking incidents affecting Kingman-area businesses and recently a DPS trooper rescued a mother and child; he also presented a 48‑hour speed study for Gordon Drive and said enforcement has increased.
Police Chief Cooper briefed the council on human trafficking trends and local traffic enforcement at the May 19 meeting.
Cooper said human trafficking is a regional issue tied to transportation corridors and that the department has participated in investigations that led to closures and federal referrals; he noted a recent DPS trooper rescue at a truck stop east of town and emphasized interagency coordination. "To this date, we have not identified any local victims of human trafficking," Cooper said, while urging vigilance and providing the National Human Trafficking Hotline for confidential assistance.
On traffic, Cooper presented a 48‑hour speed study on Gordon Drive west of Stockton Hill Road (April 29–May 1): about 1,500 vehicles recorded, average speed 24 mph, 80th percentile ~28.4 mph, with five vehicles recorded between 35 and 40 mph. Since the start of the year the department ran 17 dedicated enforcement efforts there resulting in about 20 traffic stops. Cooper described radar trailers and targeted enforcement as tools to change driver behavior.
Council thanked the chief; no formal action was required.
