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7585 2008-02-22 Troop I Impaired Driving Arrest are Up and Crashes are Down
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE
News Release
Impaired Driving Arrest are Up and
Crashes are Down

February 22, 2008
Louisiana State Police –Troop I has conducted several enforcement details and safety checkpoints in 2008. Troop I has also created a DWI Task Force to combat the impaired driving problem within the area.

Thus far in 2008, troopers have arrested 220 impaired drivers and nearly 50 of these arrests have been made by the DWI Task Force in one month. The DWI Task Force has also made several criminal arrest and narcotic arrest.

The mere fact that Troop I has been conducting the enforcement details and safety checkpoints has caused the number of crashes to go down nearly 15%. Troop I will continued its efforts to make the highways a safer place for families to travel.
Alcohol or Drugs, Impairment is Impairment! Drive Impaired Get Arrested"
&
"Remember, Seatbelts Aren't as Confining as a Wheel Chair or a Casket"

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For More Information, Contact:
Tfc David Anderson
Louisiana State Police
Troop I Public Affairs
Office: 337-262-1917
www.lsp.org
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