A D.U.I. and Drivers License Checkpoint was conducted on Friday, May 2nd at East Yorba Linda Boulevard between Kraemer and Bradford. The Placentia Police Department had 28 police officers and other personnel working at the checkpoint including Supervisors, 0fficers, Dispatchers, Parking Control Officers, Jailers, Cadets, Explorers, and Administrative staff. They all worked from 4:00p.m. to 2:00a.m. to set up, operate and take down the checkpoint.
The total number of vehicles that came through the checkpoint was 1697. 665 vehicles were screened. The total number of vehicles referred to a secondary stop for further investigation was 45. The total number of Field Sobriety Tests administered was 16. There were 11 citations issued at the checkpoint (including one for 12500 (unlicensed driver), and one for 14601.1(A) (driving on a suspended license). Two vehicles were impounded. There was 1 DUI arrest.
The Placentia Police Department notes that checkpoints are a valuable tool in educating the public about the dangers of impaired driving and give us an opportunity to have high visibility enforcement…