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RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Sheriff Stanley Sniff
Perris Station - Menifee Police Department
PRESS RELEASE
Original Release: Checkpoint Results: Date/Time Written: January 22, 2010 January 23, 2010 Type of Incident: DUI Enforcement & Awareness Grant Special DUI Enforcement Program Date/Time of Incident: January 23, 2010 6:00 PM until 2:00 AM January 23, 2010 Location(s) of Incident: City of Menifee Reporting Officer: Sergeant Dan Lingo File Number: N/A Numerous Checkpoint Results:
On January 23, 2010, the Menifee Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Team conducted saturation patrols across the city as part of the City of Menifee’s commitment to public safety. The goal of the saturation enforcement program was to remove impaired drivers from the highway and to bring awareness to the public of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Operation results:
- 8 Motorists arrested for DUI
- 4 Misdemeanor arrest warrants
- 8 Citations issued for unlicensed drivers
- 3 Citations issued for suspended license
- 26 Vehicles towed
- 2 Citations issued for child safety seat violations
This DUI saturation patrol was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911!
Details:
The Menifee Police Department will be conducting a DUI / Driver's License checkpoint on Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 6:00 PM until 2:00 AM. In an effort to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol involved crashes, DUI checkpoints are conducted to identify offenders and get them off the street, as well as educate the public on the dangers of impaired driving.
All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. This DUI / Driver's License checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies, as well as ensuring drivers have a valid driver’s license. A major component of these checkpoints is to increase awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and to encourage sober designated drivers. A DUI checkpoint is a proven-effective method for achieving this goal. By publicizing these enforcement and education efforts, The Menifee Police Department believes motorists can be deterred from drinking and driving.
Traffic volume and weather permitting, all vehicles may be checked and drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be arrested. Our objective is to send a clear message to those who are considering driving a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and/or drugs – Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest. The public is encouraged to help keep roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver.
Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
If you have questions or concerns about this deployment please contact Sergeant Lingo at (951) 210-1000.
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