Redmond PD awarded DUII grant, sets holidays enforcement

In November, the Redmond Police Department received notice it had been awarded a grant to fund extra patrols targeting DUII drivers. The grant period ends on Sept. 30, 2019. This month, Redmond Police will participate in a nationwide DUII High Visibility Enforcement campaign beginning December 13th, 2018 and going through January 2nd, 2019.

The Redmond Police Department is pleased to be able to conduct enhanced DUII patrols in an effort to remove impaired drivers from our roadways. The primary intent of these heightened patrols is to prevent deaths, injuries and property damage caused by DUII drivers.

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. 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).

Your Redmond Police Department serves you by responding to over 23,000 calls for service a year, with a professional staff of 45 sworn officers and 11 support staff.