Crime & Safety
Oswego Police Department Had One Drunk Driving Arrest Over July 4th Weekend
The extra enforcement patrol was part of the July 4th Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over/Click It or Ticket crackdown.
The following release was issued by the Oswego Police Department:
The Oswego Police Department made one drunk driving arrest and 81 seat belt citations during the department’s recent July 4th Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over/Click It or Ticket crackdown.
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Law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois participated in this statewide effort to get drunk drivers off our roadways and encourage seat belt use, especially during the late night hours.
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The Oswego Police Department joined forces with state and local law enforcement agencies in conducting the crackdown campaign featuring high-visibility enforcement combined with a variety of outreach activities including a media campaign and additional police activity.
Extra emphasis was given to the late-night hours when statistics show the highest number of motorists drink and drive and the fewest buckle up.
The recent law enforcement crackdown was funded by federal traffic safety funds through IDOT’s Division of Traffic and Safety and is part of the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over/Click It or Ticket campaign.
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