The Shawano Police Department and the Shawano County and Menominee County sheriff’s departments are stepping up enforcement to get impaired drivers off the roads this holiday season through the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over holiday enforcement campaign that goes until Jan. 1.
The campaign takes place over the holidays to prevent impaired driving crashes and ensure everyone can celebrate safely.
“We are not just focused on stopping or arresting drivers. Our goal is to save lives,” Shawano Police Lt. Mike Musolff said. “Someone is killed or injured in an impaired driving crash about every two hours in Wisconsin. We must put an end to these preventable tragedies so everyone can make it home for the holidays.”
Nearly 7,000 police officers are trained in advanced roadside impaired driving enforcement to help detect and remove impaired drivers from the roads. There are also almost 400 highly trained drug recognition experts in Wisconsin, among the most in the nation.
Besides the local enforcement, there are 29 multi-jurisdictional high-visibility OWI task forces operating around the state.
“Preventing impaired driving is so simple, but it requires a commitment from everyone in Wisconsin,” Musolff said. “Help us keep you, your friends, and your family safe this holiday season. Talk with your loved ones about getting home safely and always drive sober.”
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