Dexter, Missouri - Dexter Police will be joining with statewide law enforcement May 21 - June 3 for an aggressive “Click It or Ticket” mobilization to crack down on Missouri’s seat belt violations. 

Six out of 10 people killed in 2017 Missouri traffic crashes were unbuckled.

And even with all the advancements in automobile safety and education on the importance of seat belt use, Missouri’s seat belt use has shown modest improvement in the last six years and is still consistently below the national average. 

Missouri has an 84% seat belt use, which is well below the national average of 90 percent. Teens and pick-up truck drivers are among those least likely to buckle up at 70 and 69 percent. 

“Every day someone dies in a crash in Missouri because they weren’t buckled up,” said Chief Trevor Pulley. “We will be pulling out all the stops to ensure motorists are buckling up.” 

Seat belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes. 

President John F. Kennedy declared the first Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, 1962, as a tribute to peace officers and in honor of peace officers who, through their courageous deeds, lost their lives or became disabled in the line of duty. This day has been observed in our country annually ever since.

On this day, and every day, it is fitting to honor those peace officers who gave their lives to protect ours, and to thank the law enforcement officers who serve for their dedication and service to our communities.

 

In accordance with Flag Code section 7(m), the United States flag is to be displayed at half-staff for the entire day in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, Tuesday, May 15, 2018. By a joint resolution approved October 1, 1962, as amended (76 Stat. 676), and by Public Law 103-322, as amended (36 U.S.C. 136-137), the President has been authorized and requested to designate May 15 of each year as "Peace Officers Memorial Day" and the week in which it falls as "Police Week."

 

Northbound Route 25 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. 

This section of roadway is located from Business 60 to Route 60.

Weather permitting, work will take place Thursday, May 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

From the Dexter Police Department - In order to clear up some rumors and misconceptions, we would like to take this opportunity to address the news of several burglaries that have occurred here in Dexter over the past two weeks.

So far, these burglaries have occurred at businesses that are located in close proximity to each other.

We would ask that business owners keep in mind to ensure their doors are securely locked, especially doors located at the rear of their business.

Ensure that deadbolts and locking mechanisms are sufficient for the door size and are installed correctly.

Remove or limit the amounts of petty cash that is kept onsite.

If you have a video surveillance system, please check that it is in good working order, or perhaps consider upgrading your current system.

With advances in technology, there are systems with high resolution cameras that are affordable for even the smallest of storefronts.

Most citizens are asleep during the prime times for burglary (between 10pm - 5am), but if you are out and about during those hours, please report any suspicious activity you observe.

Dexter, Missouri - Keller Public Library along with the Missouri Job Center will host a Job Seekers Workshop on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 1:15 p.m.

The event entitled The Black Abyss? features Online Applications and Resumes.

Job seekers:  Looking for a job or a career change?  We can help!

Develop a professional resume

Measure and certify your skills

Learn about open jobs in your area and complete an online job search

Learn about No Cost workshops that will help you develop your skills

Find out whether you are eligible for tuition assistance to get you prepared for your next career

The Keller Public Library is located on Grant Street in Dexter.