MEDIA RELEASE

Aug. 20, 2009

Contact: Captain B. Weimer

 Office (573) 882-5923
 Cellular (573) 999-1979

DWI Checkpoint on or near the University of Missouri Campus

As part of the University Police Department’s participation in the “You Drink & Drive, You Lose” DWI enforcement campaign, the department will work with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and City of Columbia Police Department to conduct a DWI Checkpoint on or around the University of Missouri campus sometime between Aug. 20 and Aug. 30.  This checkpoint will occur around the hours of 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. on one or more dates within the above time period.   

“We want to send a clear message that the University Police Department will not tolerate driving while intoxicated offenses in our campus community,” said Captain Weimer.  “While the department collaborates with other campus and community resources to provide educational information and resources to prevent drunk driving, we also realize the importance of enforcing the negative consequences of making poor choices when it comes to alcohol and drunk driving.  Individuals who are choosing to go out and drink alcohol are encouraged to have a sober individual with them to ensure they get home safely. These arrangements should be made before one goes out rather than after the fact when their decisions may be influenced by alcohol.”

The University of Missouri Police Department wishes to thank the community in advance for their patience and cooperation during this operation to make our community safer.

MUPD 11-2009