2010 News Releases

Date:

September 13, 2010

For More Information Contact:

Officer Katie Flood, Public Information Officer, 402.441.7226

Sergeant Brian Agnew, Southeast Team, 402.441.6004

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"You Drink & Drive. You Lose." Crackdown Results

To impact impaired driving and to coincide with the nationwide "You Drink & Drive. You Lose." campaign, the Lincoln Police Department conducted specialized enforcement from August 20, 2010 through September 6, 2010. Increased enforcement for the project was funded by a grant through the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety (NOHS).

Throughout Lincoln, thirty-two officers conducted high visibility traffic enforcement to deter impaired driving. Officers took a zero tolerance approach to drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. They were also alert for other traffic and safety violations.

Saturation enforcement results:

81	Official Citations Issued
160	Warning Citations Issued
Including:
10	Driving under the influence
8	Driving under suspension
7	Speeding
2	No seat belt
4	No insurance
2	Narcotics possession
7	Outstanding warrants