Redmond PD report drop in DUII arrests in April

In April, the Redmond Police Department conducted a DUII High Visibility Enforcement effort. During this time, Redmond police placed one additional officer on the road, funded by DUII grant funds. A total of four hours were worked on grant time, but no DUII arrests resulted.

Redmond patrol officers working their normal shifts during April arrested six D UII drivers. This is a reduced number from the number of DUII arrests typically observed during a month’s time.

“We are hopeful people are making better decisions when it comes to driving after becoming impaired by alcohol, marijuana, or another drug,” said Lt. Curtis Chambers.

Redmond Police will continue enhanced DUII patrols throughout the remaining month of May. The primary intent of these heightened 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 community 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 ).