CPD Plans DUI Saturation Patrols In 22nd Morgan Park District

CHICAGO —If you’re planning on going to a bar or party to watch the Super Bowl, the Chicago Police Department will be conducting a DUI Saturation Patrol in the 22nd Morgan Park District this weekend. The DUI Saturation Patrol will take place from 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 until 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11.

Officers will saturate pre-designated areas with roving police officers that continually monitor vehicular traffic for signs of impaired driving. Patrols also place emphasis on speed, distracted driving, alcohol-related and safety belt violations. Police vehicles equipped for speed detection are deployed to apprehend speeders.

In addition, the Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) Mobile Unit may also be deployed to allow officers to expedite the process of charging a person with DUI prior to transporting an alleged drunk or high driver into the nearest lockup for bonding. The mobile unit also allows for Individual Recognizance Bonds (I-Bonds) to be issued at the site of the DUI Saturation Patrol.

The DUI Saturation Patrol in the 25th Grand Central District on Feb. 3 through Feb. 4 resulted in the following:

• Driving Under the Influence - 0
• Unsafe Vehicle Violations - 17
• Open Liquor - 0
• Insurance Violations - 5
• Seat Belt Violations - 3
• Child Seat Violations - 0
• Suspended/Revoked 3
• No Driver's License - 1
• Driver's License Violations - 1
• Speed Violations - 2
• Distracted Driving/Cellphone - 0
• Traffic Violations (Other) - 8
• Total Citations - 40
• Other Arrests - 1
• Vehicles Towed - 1