DUII arrests higher in 2021 than last year at this time

Between Friday, October 22 and Sunday, October 24, officers with the Bend Police Department patrol division and a dedicated ‘driving under the influence of intoxicants’ (DUII) enforcement officer arrested 10 different individuals for DUII related crimes.

As of October 25, 2021, the Bend Police Department has arrested 366 DUII drivers, a 58% increase from October 25, 2020 when the Bend Police Department had arrested 231 DUII drivers. 

Over the last four years, community members have ranked traffic safety and enforcement consistently high in the bi-annual Bend Police Department survey.  In the 2021 survey, between 70 and 90 percent of community members surveyed ranked distracted driving and speeding as their highest concerns, with over 60 percent  of the community members surveyed supporting additional enforcement efforts and additional officers to enforce DUII crimes. 

“The goals of the Bend Police Department are aligned with the goals of our community in ensuring overall safety by enforcing dangerous driving behavior to include DUII enforcement, speeding, and distracted driving,” said Police Chief Mike Krantz.   

The consequences of poor decisions of DUII, distracted driving and speeds can have lasting impacts on individual’s lives. DUII enforcement saves lives. 

Individuals who drink alcohol are encouraged to use ride share opportunities, or designate a sober driver.

Bend Police also encourage community members to report if they suspect a DUII driver by calling the non-emergency line at 541-693-6911 or 911 for an emergency.

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