ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director
NEWS
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT |
| Date: November 17, 2011 | Trooper Mike Link |
| Time: 10:25 a.m. | 618.346.3524 - Office |
| 618.973.3050 - Cell | |
| mike.link@isp.state.il.us |
Illinois State Police Announce Possible Travel Delays Due to Upcoming Protest
Law Enforcement Officials Urge Motorists and Protestors to Take Necessary Safety Precautions and Plan Alternate Routes
COLLINSVILLE, IL – Illinois State Police, District 11, is urging the motoring public to be watchful while commuting between the Metro East and St. Louis as plans for a protest are scheduled to take place Thursday (November 17) afternoon.
Protestors are expected to express their First Amendment Rights and the protest could carry over onto the Martin Luther King (MLK) Bridge. “We respect those wishing to express their First Amendment Rights, but it should be done without compromising the safety of other citizens. Our officers have a responsibility to protect the property and lives of everyone,” said Captain Brad Parsons
The Illinois State Police is responsible for the state’s roads and interstates and officers will maintain zero tolerance for any obstructions on the roadways, pedestrians on ramps, or any other distractions that impede or disrupt vehicular traffic and safe driving.
ISP law enforcement officials stressed that appropriate enforcement action will be taken and protestors can face fines and civil liability resulting in damage, accidents or injuries.
“It is our duty to ensure that public safety issues are addressed and that the safety and security of every citizen is not compromised,” he stressed.
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