Valley City, ND  (KCSi-T.V. News Mar 21, 2013) – The Southeast Jamestown Regional DUI Task Force participated in the Regional DUI Task Force program in North Dakota.  They made 12 driving under the influence arrests, 7 drug arrests, 15 seat belt citations, 12 speed citations, and 35 other significant arrests and traffic citations and made a total of 243 enforcement contacts during the recent unified saturation patrol effort.  This task force began on October 1, 2010 in order to take significant steps towards reducing alcohol-related crashes and fatalities across the state.

 

In the Southeast Jamestown Region, 15 law enforcement agencies participated in the second quarter of this program.  By working together to create high visibility enforcement, early results show a positive impact on deterring motorists from drinking and driving. During the second quarter enforcement period, which was conducted from March 8-17, 2013, there were zero crashes and zero impaired driving fatalities in the region. These statistics emphasize the importance of enforcement and saturation patrols in protecting motorists on North Dakota’s roadways.

 

Nearly eighty percent of all law enforcement agencies currently participate in the DUI Task Force across North Dakota.  This program is intended to save lives by reducing alcohol-related fatalities and car crashes.

The Southeast Jamestown Regional DUI Task Force includes the following agencies:  NDHP, Eddy, Foster, Griggs, Stutsman, Barnes, Logan, McIntosh, and LaMoure Sheriff’s Departments, and Carrington, Jamestown, Valley City, Kulm, LaMoure, and Oakes Police Departments.