The Chicago Police Department will conduct a DUI Strike Force Patrol in the Chicago Lawn (008th) District. The DUI Strike Force Patrol will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2012 and end at 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 15, 2012.

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 Deering (009th) District on December 17-18, 2011 resulted in the following:   

Driving Under the Influence       1    

Unsafe Vehicle Violations           19

Seat Belt Violations                 23

Insurance Violations                 19

Driver’s License Violations         12

Traffic Violations (Other)            31              

Total Citations                     105    

Other Arrests (Warrants)              0                      

Vehicles Towed                       3