For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1500004 |
| Date Issued: | Jan 09, 2015 - 11:16am |
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Sheriff's Office results from Holiday Joining Forces DUI Enforcement Campaign |
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The Washoe County Sheriff's Office joined the Nevada Highway Patrol, Reno Police Department and Sparks Police Department in a holiday Joining Forces DUI Enforcement campaign. From December 12, 2014 through January 2, 2015, the Sheriff's Office and other participating agencies conducted around the clock saturation patrols aimed at saving lives by enforcing DUI laws.
The following results are from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office portion of the campaign:
Sheriff's Office patrol staff assigned to this two-week Joining Forces campaign initiated a total of 120 traffic stops. Six of those stops resulted in DUI arrests.
Although a driver may be stopped for one violation, several other violations may be observed during the subsequent investigation making it possible that a driver may be issued citations for numerous violations. The total number of violations cited and warnings issued during this event was 168.
Violations cited by the Sheriff's Office include:
6 DUI arrests
45 for speeding
5 for cell phone use or other distracted driving
3 drug arrests
8 for failure to show proof of insurance
7 driver's license related violations
9 motor vehicle registration violations
16 vehicle equipment violations
3 for running a red light
6 for failing to yield the right of way
11 all other citations
49 warnings
Sheriff's Office participation in this Joining Forces DUI enforcement campaign was made possible by grant funding received from the Nevada Department of Public Safety/Office of Traffic Safety.
Joining Forces is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement program that promotes statewide enforcement in the areas of: DUI, distracted driving, seat belt, and speed and pedestrian safety. The goal of these enforcement campaigns is to save lives by increasing public awareness about the dangers of making poor choices while driving.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.
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