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Concentrated traffic enforcement leads to 173 tickets in one day
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This is the badge for the new Lathrop Police Department debuting on July 1.

STEP Operation was held in Lathrop last week.

That’s the Select Traffic Enforcement Program consisting of several agencies, including the local California Highway Patrol, Tracy Police Department, Stockton Police Department, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, and host the City of Lathrop Police Department.

The focus for those involved in the STEP Operation was to be on the lookout on vehicle code violation and, according to Lathrop police – via social media on Thursday – to “help keep our streets safer.”

There were 225 vehicle stops as the results of the operation.

Of that, 173 citations were issued with four being unlicensed drivers, and one person driving on a suspended license.

Local police added that 10 vehicles were either towed or impounded while one person was arrested and booked into San Joaquin County Jail.

“Together, we’re committed to making our roadways safer for everyone,” said Lathrop police.