Typically, checkpoints use 10 to 12 officers. Officer safety should be a consideration when conducting checkpoints. By working together with community-based organizations and auxiliaries, you can ensure that your sobriety checkpoint moves swiftly and exhibits community support. Partner with the local chapters or offices of these organizations and encourage their members to support your checkpoints and patrols. This year, National Sobriety Checkpoint Week will be held June 28 - July 5, 2000.
Most states allow their law enforcement officers to conduct sobriety checkpoints.
The states that restrict the usage of sobriety checkpoints are Alaska, Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Wisconsin, Washington and Wyoming. Be sure to check and make sure that sobriety checkpoints are allowed in your area. Saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints can both be conducted during the mobilization scheduled from July 1- 4, 2000. You can organize a public discussion on impaired driving, start a letter writing campaign, or conduct other public awareness strategies to promote safe and sober driving. The materials in this Booklet serve as a starting point for law enforcement planning efforts.