Redmond police report DUII enforcement results, plans

The Redmond Police Department on Thursday reported the results of one enhanced DUII enforcement effort in February and arrests made during regular patrols. It said patrols would continue through March, with an enhanced effort on St. Patrick’s Day.

This enhanced enforcement occurred on Super Bowl Sunday, February 7 th . During this effort, Redmond police put one additional officer on the road, funded by DUII grant funds.

One officer worked a total of five hours, resulting in the arrest of one DUII driver and another person with a felony arrest warrant. The same officer also issued one citation for Driving While Suspended and three other traffic violations, Sgt. Curtis Chambers said in a news release.

During the month of February, patrol officers working their normal shifts arrested 12 additional DUII drivers, including two felony-level DUII drivers.

Redmond police will continue enhanced DUII patrols throughout the rest of March and will have enhanced patrols on St. Patrick’s Day.

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 your Redmond Police Department are committed to making Redmond the safest city in Oregon,” Chambers wrote.

“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).