Wolf Pack Operation

Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
-Patrol Operations Bureau
- DUI Unit
- Traffic Enforcement

Clearwater Police Department
Florida Highway Patrol
Gulfport Police Department
Largo Police Department
St. Petersburg Police Department
Tarpon Springs Police Department

What:
In an effort to reduce DUI related injuries, deputies will conduct a Wolf Pack operation in Pinellas County over the weekend.

Where:
Deputies will monitor traffic throughout Pinellas county. They will be on the lookout for impaired drivers.

When:
The Wolf Pack operation will be held Saturday, December 19, 2015 through Sunday, December 20, 2015. 

How/Why:
Pinellas County Deputies in conjunction with Clearwater Police Department, Florida Highway Patrol, Gulfport Police Department, Largo Police Department, St. Petersburg Police Department, and Tarpon Springs Police Department will conduct a DUI Wolf Pack operation. They will maintain a proactive profile over the weekend on the highly traveled roadways of Pinellas County.

The operation will begin Saturday night and continue into early Sunday morning.

This operation is part of the Pinellas County Sheriff's on-going 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 citizens and create public awareness about the dangers of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and any chemical or controlled substances.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.), Remove Intoxicated Drivers USA Inc. (RID), and the Suncoast Safety Council will be providing food to law enforcement during the operation.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will be conducting Wolf Packs continuously throughout the year.

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. For more information visit: www.dontletfloridagotopot.com

Posted by Friday, December 18, 2015 5:44:00 PM Categories: General News

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