The Chicago Police Department will be conducting a DUI Strike Force Patrol in the Albany Park (17th) District this weekend. The DUI Strike Force Patrol will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2016 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 25, 2016. The purpose of this program is to saturate a pre-designated area with roving police officers that continually monitor vehicular traffic for signs of impaired driving. Patrols also place emphasis on speed, alcohol-related and safety belt violations. Police vehicles equipped for speed detection are deployed to apprehend speeding violators.
In addition, the Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) Mobile Unit may also be deployed to allow officers to expedite the process of charging a person with Driving under the Influence (DUI) prior to transporting an alleged into the nearest lockup for bonding. The mobile unit also allows for Individual Recognizance Bonds (I-Bonds) to be issued at the site of the DUI Strike Force Patrol.
The DUI Strike Force Patrol conducted in the Englewood (7th) District on September 17-18, 2016, resulted in the following:
Driving Under the Influence 3
Unsafe Vehicle Violations 10
Insurance Violations 6
Safety Belt Violations 7
Driver’s License Violations 8
Traffic Violations (Other) 23
Total Citations 57
Other Arrests 1
Vehicles Towed 4
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