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Home / Blog / Just Because there are less Officers on Duty, Doesn’t Make it Safe to DWI

Just Because there are less Officers on Duty, Doesn’t Make it Safe to DWI

February 19, 2016 by Dorman Bell, LLP     Filed Under: Blog

In recent years the Dallas police DWI division has declined from 10 dedicated officers down to just one. Community members including, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, have voiced extreme concern over this recent change and are accusing the Dallas Police Department of a lack of concern when it comes to keeping drivers safe on the roads. Mothers Against Drunk Driving, also known as MADD, mission is to aid victims and families who have been harmed due to people driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and to increase public awareness of the consequences of drunk driving. Members of MADD have been reaching out to find answers as to why this special police force has been reduced, stating that Texas leads the nation when it comes to DWI deaths.

Fewer Officers on Duty Equals less DWI chargesSince the change, DWI arrests are down by more than 50% in Dallas. Jason Derscheid, executive director of the MADD North Texas affiliate stated that, “Law enforcement officers are our first line of defense against drunk driving and we support the need for strong DWI enforcement in Dallas-Fort Worth, as well as support the necessary funding needed for them to effectively fulfill their DWI enforcement.” So far neither MADD nor the local news channel have received any comments or responses to the department’s decision to take officers off the DWI division, despite repeated requests. Ron Pinkson, president of the Dallas Police Association did however meet with members of MADD and the local news channel expressing his shared concerns that the Dallas Police department is making a huge mistake and inviting a serious threat to the public. He also shared his frustration with the lack of explanation and the fact that Police Chief David Brown refuses to return phone calls. Pinkson further stated, “Law enforcement officers are our first line of defense against drunk driving and we support the need for strong DWI enforcement in Dallas-Fort Worth, as well as support the necessary funding needed for them to effectively fulfill their DWI enforcement.”

While other Texas communities are increasing their special DWI forces, in Dallas it’s left to the regular patrol officers to police traffic and keep citizens safe. Hopefully with proper training and time, these officers will gain the specialized knowledge needed to administer standardized field sobriety testing and learn how to properly testify in court.

In the meantime, be aware that driving while intoxicated is a crime that carries significant repercussions for offenders. Penalties and fines from being convicted of a DWI can range from relatively minor to quite severe and DWI related deaths and injuries every year need to be a major concern for everyone.

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