DCSO, Redmond PD detail DUII enforcement results
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office participated in a traffic safety campaign increasing traffic patrols during the Labor Day weekend to focus on DUII and seatbelt enforcement.
The sheriff’s office encourages all drivers and passengers to make a conscious effort to use their seatbelt at all times while traveling in a motor vehicle, regardless of the distance traveled.
Furthermore, they encourage all drivers to drink responsibly. If drivers intend to drink, please plan ahead and use a designated driver or public transportation such as a taxi or local shuttle services.
As a result of this enforcement, the following citations/warnings/arrests were made in addition to those made during general patrols:
DUII: 2
Reckless Driving 2
Speeding 13
Driving Uninsured 2
Driving while suspended 1
Open Container 1
Other: 36
The Redmond Police Department conducted enhanced DUII patrols throughout the month of August. A total of 12 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, in addition to one citation for minor in possession of alcohol.
RPD patrol officers (non-grant time) arrested 11 DUII offenders during August.
Redmond police will continue enhanced DUII patrols throughout the month of September, and have already completed extra DUII patrols during the Labor Day weekend as part of a nationwide DUII enforcement effort.
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 Redmond Police Department are committed to making Redmond the safest community in Oregon. Preventing, locating and arresting DUII drivers is one of many ways we 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).
