Officers worked six nights a week to identify and arrest impaired
drivers. Highly publicized saturation patrols and DUI checkpoints
were utilized on high risk alcohol-related fatality timeframes
(Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays). After each shift,
officers were required to submit activity logs which were reviewed
daily. Successful officers were recognized for their accomplishments.
Costs per arrest were analyzed every three months.
Program Effectiveness:
In the first year of the program’s implementation (2010),
compared to the previous year, there was a:
58% increase in DUI arrests (Officers were better trained to
identify impaired drivers and were more comfortable with the
DUI arrest process, leading to more traffic stops)
13% increase in citations
88% decrease in fatal crashes resulting from impaired driving
37% reduction in fatal crashes
19% reduction in crashes
Program Cost Effectiveness/Funding:
This program is financed by local/state funding.
Daily monitoring of officers’ program enforcement efforts has led
to increased activity during their shifts
Tri-monthly analyses of costs per arrest
Factors to Consider When Replicating the Program:
The importance of identifying and assigning highly motivated
law enforcement officers who would be significantly dedicated to
the program
Enhanced training for law enforcement officers
Maximize resources through data-driven enforcement strategies
Simplify paperwork to increase understanding and efficiency
among officers
Publicize enforcement efforts to achieve general deterrence
benefits