FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 26, 2013
Upcoming DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint & DUI
Saturation Patrol
The Arcadia Police Department will hold a DUI/Driver’s
License Checkpoint during the evening hours of Saturday, December 28th and a
DUI Saturation Patrol on December 31st, 2013.
Said enforcement efforts will be conducted during the California Office
of Traffic Safety’s “December DUI Crackdown,” which runs from December 13th
thru December 31st. Additionally,
members of the Arcadia Police Department will participate in 4 multi-agency DUI
task force operations as part of the AVOID 100 program during this same time
frame.
Earlier this year, the Arcadia Police Department received
two grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long
program aimed at preventing deaths and injuries on our roadways, through the
use of DUI checkpoints, specialized enforcement efforts and public
awareness.
One of the goals of our enforcement activity this holiday
season is to promote public safety and increase awareness of the dangers
associated with drinking and driving.
This will be accomplished by providing a highly visible enforcement and
publicity campaign, in order to deter intoxicated drivers from getting behind
the wheel and driving. Through these
efforts, we also seek to reduce the number of injuries and deaths associated
with collisions involving intoxicated drivers.
We would like to remind the public of the dangers associated
with drinking and driving. It simply is
not worth it to drive while impaired.
Give the gift of life this holiday season and celebrate responsibly by
using a sober designated driver.
Remember, “Friends don’t let friend’s drive while impaired.”
Don’t forget to visit the Arcadia Police Department News
& Information Blog or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Nixle for other
pertinent news and information.
Remember, the solution begins with you!
Funding for these operations is provided from the California
Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration. Report Drunk
Drivers. Call 9-1-1!
Robert T. Guthrie
Chief of Police
By: Brett Bourgeous
Traffic Sergeant
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