DCI arrests decreased from 1.8 million in 1990 to 1.6 million in 1992. In 1995 the number dropped further to 1.4 million. Research shows that aggressive traffic safety enforcement reduces crashes and, at the same time, reduces other crimes as well. Personnel shortages and high turnover rates in many jurisdictions have a negative affect on arrests, prosecutions and convictions. Incomplete traffic records systems allow repeat offenders to go undetected.
Chiefs are then responsible for effectively concentrating resources to achieve the desired results.
Implies that impaired driving death is equivalent to homicide. Train, support and motivate law enforcement officers, prosecutors and judges to consistently enforce all laws pertaining to DUI and alcohol regulatory control. Increases the number of trained personnel. Increases public support for traffic enforcement. Reduces fatalities and injuries.