Redmond reports 21 DUII arrests during May

The Redmond Police Department conducted three enhanced DUII enforcement patrols in May, all during the Memorial Day weekend.

One DUII arrest was made that weekend, and 20 more by patrol officers during May, police said Sunday.

During the holiday weekend enforcement efforts, Redmond police put three additional officers on the road, funded by DUII grant funds, said Sgt. Curtis Chambers. These three officers worked a total of 12 hours, resulting in the arrest of one DUII driver.

During the month of May, patrol officers working their regular shifts arrested an additional 20 DUII drivers, Chambers said.

Redmond police will continue enhanced DUII patrols throughout the remaining month of June. At least four enforcement efforts will be conducted various times throughout the month.

The primary intent of these extra patrols is to prevent deaths, injuries and property damage caused by DUII drivers by removing them from the road.

Redmond Police Department officers are trained to look for signs of impairment beyond just alcohol, as many other substances, legal or illegal, can impair a person’s ability to operate a vehicle, Chambers said.

The officers of the Redmond Police Department are committed to making Redmond the safest city in Oregon. Preventing, locating and arresting DUII drivers is one of many ways they are working to accomplish this vision.

Funding to support these enhanced DUII patrols is provided by a DUII High Visibility Enforcement Grant, awarded to the Redmond Police Department from the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Please report suspected DUII drivers by calling541-693-6911in Deschutes County or anywhere in Oregon by calling 800-24-DRUNK(800-243-7865).