DUI Patrol In Beat 22 Tonight

CHICAGO, IL -- Chicago police will bring their DUI Saturation Patrol to the 22nd District and the Morgan Park neighborhood Friday night and into Saturday morning. The locations of possible checkpoints have not been released, but police have indicated there will be a heightened presence of officers looking for drunk drivers in the neighborhood. The 22nd District also includes portions of Beverly and Mount Greenwood.

The purpose of this program is to "saturate a pre-designated area with roving police officers that continually monitor vehicular traffic for signs of impaired driving," according to a news alert from the Chicago Police Department. "Patrols also place emphasis on speed, alcohol-related and safety belt violations."

Police in the neighborhood tonight will be equipped with a Breath Alcohol Testing unit to speed up the process of charging a drunk driver with a DUI. Those arrested will also be able to provide an I-bond at the scene.

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