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Fort Wayne Law Enforcement Launches ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. — In anticipation of the Labor Day weekend, law enforcement agencies in Indiana are stepping up efforts to combat impaired driving. Local police and state officials are working in collaboration to promote safe driving practices and reduce the risk of accidents. The Fort Wayne Police Department, the Allen County Sheriff’s Department, and the Indiana State Police are joining forces with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. Their goal is to curb impaired driving through increased visibility in enforcement operations leading up to the holiday. Between August 16 and August 30, officers will be … Read more

Legal Challenge Unfolds as Honolulu Police Accused of Arresting Sober Drivers to Meet DUI Quotas

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Honolulu, Hawaii — A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Honolulu Police Department, claiming that officers arrested sober drivers to meet their driving under the influence (DUI) arrest quotas. The suit, initiated by a resident arrested last year, accuses the department of using unlawful methods to increase DUI apprehensions. According to court documents, the plaintiff, identified as an unnamed individual, alleges that they were pulled over and falsely charged with DUI after passing a field sobriety test. The lawsuit states that the driver was sober at the time of arrest but was taken into … Read more

Tennessee Enacts New Law to Track Sober DUI Arrests After Shocking Investigations Reveal Disturbing Trends

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee has enacted a new law mandating that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) track the number of sober individuals arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), as well as the police agencies involved in those arrests. Governor Bill Lee approved Senate Bill 1166 late last week, a move aimed at addressing concerns over wrongful DUI arrests. Senator Raumesh Akbari, a Democrat from Memphis, sponsored the legislation, which originated from a year-long investigative report that highlighted alarming statistics. That investigation, led by journalist Jeremy Finley, revealed that over 600 people in Tennessee … Read more

Montana Family Champions Tighter DUI Laws Following Tragic Loss, Launches Gift Card Initiative to Encourage Sober Driving

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HELENA, Mont. — Tragedy struck the community of Columbia Falls last March when Robert “Bobby” Dewbre, a local resident, was fatally injured by a drunk driver while crossing the street. The incident, which resulted in the driver being sentenced to the maximum allowable 18 months on misdemeanor charges due to limitations under current state law, has fueled significant legislative advocacy efforts. Bobby’s mother, Beth McBride, fueled by the current legal limitations, spearheaded a grassroots movement calling for tougher DUI laws in Montana. As the executive director of the nonprofit Montana Bar Fairies, McBride and her … Read more