Raleigh Reinstates DWI Unit with Federal Grant

Raleigh Police Department Revives Impaired Driving Unit with Federal GrantThe Raleigh Police Department is reinstating a special unit dedicated to combating impaired driving, funded by a $553,000 federal grant. This unit will focus on special patrols, officer training, and court case preparation. The initiative is part of a statewide effort, supported by the Governors Highway Safety Program, using $24 million from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The previous unit, established in 2013, led to a 60% increase in impaired driving arrests and a significant drop in related fatalities. The new unit will also emphasize public education about the dangers and consequences of impaired driving. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.