Crime & Safety
Baldwin Park Police To Conduct DUI Checkpoints Friday
Police will be checking for drunk and unlicensed drivers today, Friday August 31st, at an undisclosed time and locations.
The , will be conducting multiple DUI/Driver's license Checkpoints at undisclosed times and locations, within the City of Baldwin Park this Friday August 31st.
The operation is part of the “Avoid the 100” campaign, a program that brings law enforcement agencies together to crack down on drinking drivers and reduce the number of alcohol-related deaths and injuries.
"The potential for an impaired driver to become involved in a traffic collision is greater due to a driver's slowed response and poor decision making while under the influence of alcohol or drugs," said officer Ted Espanto.
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"These types of enforcement programs also provide officers an opportunity to educate the driving public in regards to safer driving habits and the consequences of drinking and driving."
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