Traffic Task Force Wraps Up Summer Patrol

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The combined forces of the County Police Department’s Alcohol Initiatives Unit and the Maryland Alcohol Enforcement Section and other law enforcement agencies wrapped up their 10th and final week of patrol efforts across the county last week.

From July 20 to 26 the task force conducted 50 traffic stops, leading to 7 arrests for driving under the influence (DUI). They also issued 58 citations and 82 warnings. The stops also led to 2 equipment repair orders and 6 Breathalyzer tests.

Since the Task Force began this summer, it has accumulated 134 DUIs, 956 traffic stops, 1,222 citations, and 1331 warnings. Other infractions included 86 equipment repair orders, 26 criminal alcohol related citations and 47 Breathalyzer tests.

These numbers reflect the actions taken by the Task Force and do not include those made by patrol officers. The total of DUI arrests across the county is higher.

Law enforcement agencies that participated in the Task Force include the County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Maryland State Police (SPIDRE Team and Rockville Barrack) and the Maryland Transportation Authority Police.

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