Law Enforcement Conduct Wolf Pack In Pinellas County This Weekend

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — Pinellas County sheriff's deputies, in conjunction with several partner agencies, will join together this weekend to conduct a DUI Wolf Pack operation in Pinellas County.

The participating agencies include the Florida Highway Patrol, Gulfport Police Department, Kenneth City PoliceDepartment, Largo Police Department, Pinellas Park Police Department, St. Petersburg Police Department, Clearwater Police Department and the Tarpon Springs Police Department.

They will maintain a proactive profile over the weekend on the highly traveled roadways of Pinellas County. The operation will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, and will continue until 5 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 19.

The operation is part of the Pinellas County Sheriff's ongoing commitment to reduce deaths, injuries and property damage associated with traffic crashes related to impaired driving. The goal of the Wolf Pack is to educate people and create public awareness about the dangers of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and any chemical or controlled substances.

This DUI Wolf Pack is dedicated to the memory of John Sorensen. Sorenson was killed by an impaired driver on Jan. 31, 2016. The impaired driver was driving the wrong way on County Road 1 and struck Sorenson head on.

The driver was sentenced to 13 years in prison for DUI manslaughter.