Full Notification

On May 23, 2016, Chief John Bunce and the Florence Township Police Department announces its intention to use the full effects of roadside checkpoints these Spring / Summer seasons in the enforcement of intoxicated / impaired drivers. Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a very serious violation of State law and taken very seriously by the entire Florence Township Police Department.

Police officers from this agency will utilize appropriate traffic control devices to facilitate roadside checks in accordance with Departmental policy and law. Motorists traveling on the selected roadway(s) will be asked to slow down and even stop during the course of a checkpoint. Police will make every effort to limit traffic delays. Motorists are asked to be patient and cooperate with such proactive measures in a “police-public partnership” on making our roadways safer for everyone. Our goal is to prevent motorists from driving while intoxicated.

Drunk Driving Enforcement Funds (DDEF) collected by the court system will be used to fund these DWI enforcement efforts.
The aforementioned checkpoints will / may be operational during the period of May 23rd , 2016 through September 30th, 2016. The exact locations, dates, and times will not be revealed at this time. However, potential areas of operation will be major roadways and/or thoroughfares (State/County/Municipal) that pass through the Township.

More specifically, roadways such as State Highway 130, County Highway 656, to include Delaware Avenue and/or Florence Columbus Road, and County Highway 660, may be utilized. All checkpoints will be highly visible at the time of execution. A letter of request and justification specifically indicating the exact location(s), date(s), and time(s) will be on file with the Chief of Police.

Concerned citizens are always encouraged to report erratic and/or DWI driving to local authorities.