Menifee and Riverside County Deputies Team Up for Traffic Crackdown

Joint enforcement operation issued 87 citations, including 43 for speeding, in Perris

Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:04pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a car speedometer needle pointing to a high speed, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the crackdown on speeding violations.A joint traffic enforcement operation between Menifee and Riverside County deputies aims to curb dangerous driving behaviors and improve road safety.Menifee Today

Menifee traffic officers and Riverside County Sheriff's motor deputies conducted a collaborative traffic enforcement operation last week in the City of Perris, issuing 87 citations, including 43 for speeding. The 4.5-hour joint effort focused on primary collision factors to improve roadway safety.

Why it matters

This partnership between local and county law enforcement agencies demonstrates a shared commitment to traffic safety and highlights the power of collaboration to better protect the community. Targeted enforcement operations like this aim to reduce dangerous driving behaviors that contribute to traffic accidents.

The details

Working side-by-side from 4 to 8:30 p.m., the Menifee and Riverside County Sheriff's teams made a significant impact, issuing 87 citations, including 43 for speeding. The operation focused on primary collision factors—violations most commonly associated with traffic accidents—in an effort to improve roadway safety.

  • The joint traffic enforcement operation took place last week.
  • The operation ran from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The players

Menifee Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that partnered with the Riverside County Sheriff's Office for the traffic enforcement operation.

Riverside County Sheriff's Office

The county law enforcement agency that collaborated with the Menifee Police Department on the traffic crackdown.

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What they’re saying

“Operations like these highlight the power of partnership and a shared commitment to keeping our roads safe. When agencies work together, our communities are better protected.”

— Menifee Police Department

What’s next

The Menifee Police Department and Riverside County Sheriff's Office plan to continue collaborating on similar targeted traffic enforcement operations in the future to address dangerous driving behaviors and improve public safety.

The takeaway

This joint traffic enforcement effort demonstrates the benefits of law enforcement agencies working together to tackle shared public safety challenges. By pooling resources and expertise, they were able to conduct a more impactful operation and send a strong message about the consequences of reckless driving.