Shreveport Police Dept.

Date: May 25, 2006

Phone: 318/673-6932 Fax: 318/673-6933

Contact: Kacee Hargrave, Public Information Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SAFETY ON LAKE A PRIORITY FOR SPD OVER HOLIDAY WEEKEND

The Shreveport Police Department will conduct a Cross Lake Watercraft Safety Operation on Saturday.

The operation will be conducted within the boundaries of Cross Lake. While Lake Patrol Officers conduct watercraft safety inspections, the DWI officers will work to determine if operators are under the influence.

This operation is the first of its kind for Shreveport Police Department, with DWI officers teaming up with Cross Lake Patrol officers to enforce drinking and boating laws. This operation is designed to raise awareness of safety on the lake.

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