Tag: Drunk Driving: Page 12

Patrol

Halloween DUI Wore Breathalyzer Costume

A Lincoln (Neb.) PD officer pulled over the Ford F-150 truck driven erratically by Matthew Nieveen, 19. Nieveen's blood alcohol level was more than twice the state's .08 limit.

November 2, 2010

Patrol

Video: Texas Officer Saves Woman From Oncoming Train

The agency provided the dramatic dash-cam footage to MyFoxHouston.com, and will use it as a public safety warning about drinking and driving.

October 25, 2010

Patrol

Indiana Troopers Arrest 350 In DUI Sting

Troopers also issued 3,242 traffic citations and 6,018 written warnings during the DUI sweep.

October 24, 2010

Vehicle Ops

DUI Red-Light Runner Kills El Paso Officer, Injures Second

The officers were struck by a Mercedes at about 1 a.m. Six fire trucks responded to the crash.

October 12, 2010

Patrol

Portable Statswab Device Tests for Drugs in Under Ten Minutes

Statswab is a rapid, on-site drug test device that tests for up to 10 drugs using oral fluids. Officers can use Statswab, which is distributed by Micro-Distributing, when breath alcohol devices show a low or no reading, but impairment is apparent.

September 7, 2010

Patrol

Prominent Seattle Attorney Called Deputy A 'Nazi' During DUI Arrest

Anne Bremner called the deputy a Nazi and the "creepiest officer" she'd ever met. She also threatened "I will sue your ass" and "it'll be bad for you guys," according to the report.

September 3, 2010

Patrol

Louisiana Court Reverses Decision On DWI Stops

A Louisiana appellate court has reversed a trial court decision that ruled against law enforcement in two cases that involved an officer who pulled over a drunk-driving suspect outside of their jurisdiction.

September 2, 2010

Technology

How One Agency Is Using Flashlight Cameras

Rio Rancho (N.M.) PD purchased eight flashlight cameras from Digital Ally, Inc. that record details dash cameras can miss during a traffic stop, such as drivers fiddling with their keys or slurring their speech. Source: KOB-TV.

August 12, 2010

Patrol

N.J. Officers Now Required to Explain DUI Breath Test In Driver's Language

A state Supreme Court ruling requires New Jersey law enforcement officers to explain to alleged drunk drivers in a language they speak or understand that they are legally required to take a Breathalyzer test.

July 13, 2010

Patrol

Connecticut Officer Struck on Traffic Duty 'Loved Being a Cop'

Smith, 64, died today as a result of internal injuries sustained on the Fourth of July. While standing beside his cruiser after conducting traffic at a private fireworks event, Smith was struck by a Nissan Frontier.

July 6, 2010

Weapons

Officer Tasers Drunk Driver Resisting Arrest

This somewhat blurry clip with excellent audio shows a textbook case of the effective use of a stun gun on a suspect who repeatedly refuses to comply with an officer's lawful commands.

July 6, 2010

Weapons

Redneck Tasered While DUI on Riding Mower

While riding a lawn tractor, a patrol officer recognizes "Steve," who ignores commands to stop operating the vehicle while drinking whisky. Steve yells, "I know my rights," while the officer stuns him. Editor's Note: This video is likely a skit and not real, because "Steve" is wearing a microphone.

July 6, 2010