Consider Youth Enforcement Youth are involved in alcohol-related crashes at a much higher rate than drivers over 21. Law enforcement officials should target underage impaired drivers on nights when the majority of these crashes occur. Seat Belt Enforcement Seat belt usage generally increases when enforced as part of saturation patrol activities. Use this strategy to help generate media interest in saturation patrols and public safety activities. Departmental Reports and Documentation Ensure that proper paperwork is correctly routed to the assigned prosecuting attorney and court.
Evaluation Conduct a debriefing at the conclusion of each saturation patrol operation.
The debriefing should include all personnel involved in the operation, such as patrol officers, supervisors, administrative personnel, media relations representatives, communications officers, jail staff and transportation officers. Collect data regarding the number of agencies involved, number of patrol cars, and the number of arrests made and the type of arrests. Review enforcement and prosecution statistics, media and public responses, and a critique of entire operation. Evaluate planning phases, site selection and securing of the command post for overall effectiveness. Solicit ideas and suggestions from all operation personnel.