Redmond PD report DUII overtime results

The Redmond Police Department conducted enhanced DUII patrols throughout the month of May. A total of 17.5 grant-funded overtime hours were worked by four 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/citations of three other people for driving with a suspended license.

An officer working the DUII grand funded shifts also arrested a person for methamphetamine possession. RPD Patrol Officers (non-grant time) arrested 13 DUII offenders during May.

Redmond police will continue enhanced DUII patrols throughout the month of June. 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. 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).