Redmond police report DUII enforcement results

The Redmond Police Department conducted enhanced DUII patrols throughout the month of April and reported the results Monday.

A total of 13 grant-funded overtime hours were worked by three officers during this time. One DUII arrest was made by the officers on the grant-funded overtime shifts.

Additionally, the grant-funded overtime shifts were responsible for the arrests of three other people for felony drug crimes and probation violations. A total of 11 traffic citations were issued by the officers. RPD patrol officers (non-grant time) arrested 18 DUII offenders during April.

Redmond Police will continue enhanced DUII patrols throughout the month of May, with special emphasis on Memorial Day weekend.

The primary intent of these heighten 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.

“The officers of the Redmond Police Department are committed to making Redmond the safest city in Oregon,” the agency said in Monday’s news release. “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 calling 541-693-6911 in Deschutes County or anywhere in Oregon by calling 800-24-DRUNK (800-243-7865).