S.T.E.E.R. Operation – August 21, 2025 On Thursday, August 21, 2025, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office joined forces with the Florida Highway Patrol and the Ocala Police Department for a multi-agency S.T.E.E.R. (Safety Through Engineering, Education, and Responsibility) operation. This month’s operation led to: • 177 Traffic Stops • 139 Citations Issued • 41 Warnings Given • 7 Arrests Made The goal of S.T.E.E.R. is simple but critical: to save lives by reducing crashes and preventing tragedies