News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, December 29, 2017    2017 Festive Season Checkstop Program – Week 4 Results The Festive Season Checkstop program is on the road for 2017 and will run every day for the month of December, including New Year's Eve. Motorists can expect to see an increased presence of police officers on Winnipeg roadways, enforcing Impaired Driving legislation.     Impaired driving is the number one criminal cause of death in Canada, yet it is 100% preventable. We take this opportunity to remind citizens that we all have an important role to play in preventing impaired driving and the all too often human costs often associated with this crime.     Our message is simple, if you choose to drink or do drugs, DON'T DRIVE.     Week 4 (Friday, December 22 to Thursday, December 28) results:     - A total of 332 vehicles were stopped. - 21 road-side breath tests administered resulting in 1 fail and 3 warn (72 hr DL suspension). - 8 impaired driving-related arrests (Highest BAC was three times the statutory limit) - 1 other criminal arrest - 10 traffic tickets.     The Winnipeg Police Service would like everyone to have a safe and enjoyable festive season.     The Festive Checkstop program is made possible through a partnership with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries. For further information contact either:    Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer    Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer    Constable Tammy Skrabek, Public Information Officer    Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs        Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe.        Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.