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News Story - Patrol Winter Mobilization
| Nature of Incident: | Stick to a “Go Safely” Game Plan: Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign Begins Dec. 14 |
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| Location: | Ventura County, California | ||||
| Date & Time: | December 14, 2022 – January 1, 2023 | ||||
| Unit(s) Responsible: | Camarillo Traffic Bureau | ||||
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| Ventura County, California – With a commitment to keeping the community safe, The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence. From Dec. 14 through New Year’s Day, The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The extra enforcement effort is part of a national campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, with the goal of stopping suspected impaired drivers who put others on the road at risk. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 11,654 people were killed in car crashes nationwide in 2020 that involved an alcohol-impaired driver, or one person every 45 minutes. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office encourages everyone to stay in for the night or have a “go safely” game plan by scheduling a ride or designating a sober driver if you plan to consume alcohol. Impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Marijuana, prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may also impair. Do your research and understand how certain drugs may affect your driving ability. “The holidays are a special time of year for many, and we want drivers to act responsibly,” Sergeant John Stubblefield said. “This enforcement period allows us to get the message out that driving impaired is an illegal, senseless behavior that takes lives.” Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.    |
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| Prepared by: | Sergeant Daniel Gonzales | ||||
| News Release Date: | December 2022 | ||||
| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Sergeant Daniel Gonzales [email protected] (805) 388-5132 |
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| Approved by: |
Captain Shane Matthews |
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Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511