Crime & Safety

Cops Write 129 Tickets in Crackdown

Have you noticed the "Slow Down In Town" signs? They mean it. (Breaking)

ALAMEDA, CA — Do you know someone who got a ticket last week? A whole bunch — 129 — were written in just a three hour period.

The Alameda Police Department was joined by officers from Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, San Leandro PD, and Union City PD to do an enforcement blitz.

The High Impact Traffic Team (HITT) focused on elementary school drop-off zones and high complaint speed areas.

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The police department reported afterwards, "we are trying to make our town safer."

-Photo via Alameda PD

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