01/08/2019 - HVE Results Dec 2018 through Jan 2019 Tigard Police Department
Media Release
• ' 13125 SW Hall Boulevard I Tigard, Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov/police
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE I January 8, 2019
Contact:
Jim Wolf,Public Information Officer
Tigard Police Department
Phone: 503-718-2561
Pager: 503-795-2391
Email: jim@tigard-or.gov
Multiple DLIII Arrests Made During Recent High
Visibility Enforcement Safety Campaign
During the most recent High Visibility Enforcement Campaign (HVE) which began on December
14th and ended January 2, 2019; nine drivers were arrested for DUIL Also, during the two-week
long safety campaign,Tigard Police initiated 37 additional motorist contacts resulting in the issuance
of a citation or warning for other violations including speeding and driving while suspended.
Tigard Police plan to continue participation in the grant-funded program which focuses on extra
police officers patrolling with the primary focus of arresting impaired drivers. The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration sponsored campaign is credited with improving the safety of our
roads, especially during the holiday season and other times when alcohol typically is consumed such
as when major televised sporting events air. The next planned HVE will be conducted in February,
throughout Super Bowl weekend.
You can learn more about what is being done to make our highways and roads safer by visiting
www.nhtsa.gov
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