“DUI”Lt. Garrett Vowell, OHP

“DUI” – Mike Mathis Productions Filming began in April 2010 in Troop A

(Oklahoma County) and Troop F ( Pontotoc County)

Enforcement emphasis consisted of saturation patrols and check points.

Joint/interagency efforts were conducted between OHP, local, county, and tribal agencies.

Results of Emphasis

43 DUI arrests 1 arrest for Murder charges 1 arrest for Armed Robbery 1 arrest for Auto Theft. Total of 391 violations during these

emphasis periods. (OHP stats) Another emphasis was worked in July

2010

TLC – “DUI” series

TLC (The Learning Channel) Purchased episodes and began showing in December 2011

Continued to work more joint effort emphasis for filming in December and finished filming on New Years Eve weekend.

The show, “DUI,” aires on Thursday nights.

Next new episodes is set for March.

Coordinated EnforcementEducation Efforts We all have one common goal- Traffic

Safety! Working together has many benefits-

More Cops, More Stops !!!! (literally) Helps with National campaigns (CIOT /

DSOGPO) We can all learn from each others’

departments Safety in numbers

Benefits of Joint Efforts

Why not be on first name basis with your partnering agencies???

Make friends – man, that’s corny! But having a cell # never hurts!

Most of us are short handed! You know your area better than us! Spread

the word- where do you need work done? Helps establish corridors, locations, events

in your area? New establishments?

Benefits of Joint Efforts

New establishments? Good for civilians to see us doing safety

talks together. Share the wealth, lessen the financial

burden; grants etc... Most departments want to work

together.

Why not???

Be open minded- give it a try. Actually cuts down on cost! We all have that one guy we don’t want

to work with, you know who it is…

Why not???

Remember why we do what we do- Protect and serve the public and that common goal, enforce Traffic Safety!