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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
James Buckley, Traffic Commander                                        March, 16, 2022
 
The Simi Valley Police Department Encourages Safe St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
 
Simi Valley, Calif. – This St. Patrick’s Day, the Simi Valley Police Department will be on alert for suspected impaired drivers and reminds the community to celebrate the holiday responsibly.
 
Additional officers will be on patrol March 17 looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
 
“Have a game plan before you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day,” Simi Valley Police Department, Commander, James Buckley said. “Designate a sober driver or make other plans to get home safely.”
 
During the 2019 St. Patrick’s Day holiday period, nearly half of all traffic deaths throughout the country involved a drunk driver.
 
The Simi Valley Police Department, Commander Buckley wants to warn the community that alcohol is not the only substance that can cause impairment. Cannabis, prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and illegal drugs can all lead to a DUI.
 
If you ever see a suspected drunk driver on the road, call 911.
 
Click or tap here to enter text.Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
 
 
 
 

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