HANCOCK COUNTY — The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department is participating in the national Drive Sober or get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization through Labor Day. Deputies will conduct extra patrols in search of drunken drivers and showing zero tolerance for anyone driving impaired.
“Drunk drivers will be arrested on the spot — no excuses,” Maj. Robert Campbell said.
According to data from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, just under 4,000 alcohol-impaired collisions occurred in Indiana in 2018, resulting in 83 deaths. Of those, 43 collisions and one fatality occurred over the Labor Day weekend.
The Indiana State Police will participate in the patrols as well. They are are supported with funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration distributed by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.
