KRDO13 Investigates: 'Avoiding the Ticket'
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“Colorado State Patrol provided KRDO13 Investigates with stop data from counties across Southern Colorado from 2023 through April 20, 2026.”
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The provided web search results are generic information about Colorado ZIP codes and geography. There is no mention of KRDO13, Colorado State Patrol stop data, or the specific date range mentioned in the claim.
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— A Colorado state welcome sign. Colorado's primary mode of transportation (in terms of passengers) is its highway system.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado
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— Population: The total Population for Colorado, taken from the 2020 U.S. Census DP1. This population total includes all people residing in Colorado and counts them regardless of citizenship or immigrat…
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— Colorado ZIP Codes is the range from 80001 to 81658. This state is located in United States of America (USA), North America.For more details on the list of 662 Postal codes or ZIP codes in Colorado (C…
https://www.zipcode.com.ng/2022/06/list-of-colorado-zip-code…
https://www.zipcode.com.ng/2022/06/list-of-colorado-zip-code…
“Overall, troopers issued citations in about 41% of stops across the region.”
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The evidence provided consists of general Wikipedia descriptions of Colorado and unrelated traffic flow maps for Broomfield. No data regarding citation percentages for the State Patrol was found.
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— Colorado is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States.Colorado is noted for its landscape of mountains, forests, high plains, mesas, canyons, plateaus, rivers, and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado
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— Broomfield road conditions and traffic updates with live interactive map including flow, delays, accidents, traffic jams, construction and closures.
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— The Washington State Patrol is a premier law enforcement agency comprised of dedicated professionals who work hard to improve the quality of life for our citizens and prevent the unnecessary loss of l…
https://wsp.wa.gov/
https://wsp.wa.gov/
“Highest State Patrol ticket rates: Kiowa County: 55.4%, Baca County: 54.5%, Fremont County: 47.9%”
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The search results confirm the existence of Kiowa, Baca, and Fremont counties in Colorado, but provide no data regarding ticket rates or State Patrol statistics.
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— Counts: The total number of Cities, Counties, and Area Codes that partially or wholly cross into Colorado. Alongside the official city name, USPS also recognizes certain alternate names for cities or …
https://www.zip-codes.com/state/co.asp
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— Coming in just below Baca County (in terms of price), Bent County's median homes cost $85,500 or $316 a month. Why choose to live in Bent County? There is plenty to see and do around this beautiful so…
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/state-pride/colorado/afforda…
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/state-pride/colorado/afforda…
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— Colorado ZIP Codes is the range from 80001 to 81658. This state is located in United States of America (USA), North America.For more details on the list of 662 Postal codes or ZIP codes in Colorado (C…
https://www.zipcode.com.ng/2022/06/list-of-colorado-zip-code…
https://www.zipcode.com.ng/2022/06/list-of-colorado-zip-code…
“Mid-range State Patrol ticket rates: El Paso County: 42.3%, Pueblo County: 42.1%”
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The evidence discusses El Paso County in Texas and general ZIP code information for El Paso County, Colorado, but contains no data on ticket rates.
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— El Paso is from the name El Paso del Norte, which is Spanish for "the Route of the North". It is named for the pass the Rio Grande creates through the mountains on either side of the river. The county…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Paso_County,_Texas
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Paso_County,_Texas
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— El Paso County Official Photo Gallery. Directory.El Paso County is committed to ensuring its programs, services, and activities are accessible to all individuals, regardless of disability.
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— El Paso County holds the most ZIP codes in Colorado with 51, which reflects its status as the state's most populous county and home to Colorado Springs, a sprawling city that requires numerous postal …
https://www.zipcodestogo.com/Colorado/
https://www.zipcodestogo.com/Colorado/
“Lowest State Patrol ticket rates: Alamosa County: 21.1%”
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— Alamosa is the home rule city that is the county seat of, and the most populous municipality in, Alamosa County, Colorado United States. Alamosa is located along the Rio Grande.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alamosa,_Colorado
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alamosa,_Colorado
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— Counts: The total number of Cities, Counties, and Area Codes that partially or wholly cross into Colorado. Alongside the official city name, USPS also recognizes certain alternate names for cities or …
https://www.zip-codes.com/state/co.asp
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— Considering only the crime rate, Alamosa is less safe than the Colorado state average and less safe than the national average. Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving …
https://crimegrade.org/safest-places-in-alamosa-co/
https://crimegrade.org/safest-places-in-alamosa-co/
“Troopers told KRDO13 Investigates they do not work under ticket quotas.”
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The search results discuss ticket quotas in general terms or in other states (Virginia), but there is no specific evidence regarding statements made by Colorado State Patrol troopers to KRDO13.
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— Inside memo lists numbers for tickets, arrests and DUIs.
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— Arguments Against Ticket Quotas. Legal Prohibitions and State Laws. A significant number of states have recognized the potential pitfalls of ticket quotas and have enacted laws to prohibit their use. …
https://www.ticketvoid.com/blog/do-police-officers-have-tick…
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— “Not meeting a ticket quota is not an accurate or fair representation of doing your job,” McGowan said. “These officers are fully trained. They go through an extensive academy, and this is local and s…
https://www.wric.com/news/taking-action/virginia-police-bene…
https://www.wric.com/news/taking-action/virginia-police-bene…
“According to data provided by CSPD: 45,424 traffic stops were recorded in 2025, 33,303 resulted in citations”
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The evidence mentions the Colorado Springs Police Department in the context of sex offender notifications, but provides no traffic stop or citation statistics for 2025.
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— Subscribe for more crime content!This video was made for educational purposes only. The video is presented to provide genuine footage of police incidents to...
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— NYPD New York City Police Department.Smiling female and male police officers. Consider a career as a police officer , traffic enforcement agent , school safety agent , or a communications technician .…
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— Accordingly, the Colorado Springs Police Department has made “community notification” as required by law and undertaken the following tasks, among others: Notified the Colorado Department of Public Sa…
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“The most common citations issued by Colorado Springs Police were: Speeding, License plate violations, Expired plates”
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— 4 days ago · The meaning of MOST is greatest in quantity, extent, or degree. How to use most in a sentence. Can most be used in place of almost?: Usage Guide.
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— For more information about MOST — Missouri's 529 Education Plan, download a Program Description, Privacy Policy, and Participation Agreement or request one by calling 888-414-MOST.
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— MOST definition: in the greatest quantity, amount, measure, degree, or number. See examples of most used in a sentence.
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“Fountain Police Department reported: 6,350 traffic stops in 2025, 4,083 citations”
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“The department [Fountain Police] said its most common violations were: Speeding, Stop sign violations, No insurance”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the most common violations cited by the Fountain Police Department.
“Manitou Springs Police reported: 2,208 traffic stops in 2025, 927 citations”
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“The department [Manitou Springs] said its most common violations included: Speeding, DUI, Registration violations”
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“Woodland Park Police Department reported: 3,506 traffic stops in 2025, 1,049 citations, 2,466 verbal warnings”
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“La Junta Police Department: 16.5% of stops resulted in citations in 2025”
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“Top violations [La Junta]: Speeding, Expired tags, Careless driving”
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“Cripple Creek Police Department: About 14.5% of stops resulted in citations in 2025”
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“Green Mountain Falls Police Department: About 8% of stops resulted in citations in 2025”
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“the Springfield Police Department told KRDO13 Investigates it only tracks enforcement actions - such as citations and written warnings - and does not track all traffic stops or verbal warnings.”
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“In 2025, the agency [Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office] reported: 1,519 traffic stop incidents, 1,915 citations, 419 warnings”
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