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Increased police patrols coming to Crane roadways soon
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Gabriella Meza , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· August 17, 2026
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Key points Further details about the initiative can be found through the Crane Police Department's announcement, which was made on Monday, August 17. The Crane Police Department has announced a new initiative to enhance road safety in the area.
The Crane Police Department has announced a new initiative to enhance road safety in the area. In a recent announcement, the department revealed plans to increase police patrols on Crane roadways.
This effort is aimed at reducing the number of crashes and instances of impaired driving. The Crane Police Department will be partnering with the Texas Department of Transportation to achieve this goal.
Further details about the initiative can be found through the Crane Police Department's announcement, which was made on Monday, August 17. For more information, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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