BEXAR COUNTY D.W.I. TASK FORCE

Welcome to the Bexar County D.W.I. Task Force web site. Bexar County is located in south central Texas and has a population of over 1.5 million people. Bexar County consist of twenty-five incorporated cities or towns in which San Antonio is the largest.The Bexar County DWI Task Force originated in 1985 from a TxDOT grant. It evolved into a non-funded task force to include all alcohol-related types of criminal incidents. Since its foundation, Bexar County law enforcement agencies have created a partnership to operate as a multi-agency DWI Task Force.


The law enforcement agencies that take part in the organization are committed to enforcing the laws of the State and arrest intoxicated drivers. There are many other organizations that devote their time and efforts also. The Task Force meets regularly and engages in saturation patrols as well as other community functions.

MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the Bexar County D.W.I. Task Force to reduce alcohol and drug related motor vehicle accidents, injuries and deaths in Bexar County. We will seek out and arrest those who disobey impaired driving laws through law enforcement special operations, training and community involvement. By enforcing impaired driving laws and educating the public about impaired driving, we will provide a safer community for the citizens of Bexar County.
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SACADA Reveals Results of Substance Use and Abuse in Bexar County
Thursday, March 04, 2010

San Antonio, Texas (March 2, 2010) - The San Antonio Council on Alcohol
and Drug Abuse (SACADA) and the Circles of San Antonio Community
Coalition (COSA) have recently published the results of their 2009 Needs
Assessment examining alcohol and drug use in Bexar County.  The report
explores several indicators within Bexar County including demographic,
employment, crime rate and student use and is helpful in developing
effective prevention strategies.  These findings and other trends will
be explored in depth at the Texans Standing Tall Regional Forum, March
26, in San Antonio.

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Over 150 Attend TDCAA DWI Training
Friday, February 19, 2010

Police and Prosecutors gathered at the San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse on February 19, 2010 in a collaborative training effort to get the latest training in investigation of impaired driving cases.  Through training hosted by Bexar County District Attorney, Judge Susan Reed the officers and prosecutors focused on legislative update training, field sobriety testing, and crime scene investigation.  Instructor Clay Abbott from the Texas District and County Attorney's Association presented attendees with legislative updates and valuable information on defense tactics in the courtroom.

"Few Texas crimes are as difficult to investigate and prosecute as DWI. But with the lives of so many Texans at risk on our highways, police and prosecutors must work effectively together and have the most up -to-date knowledge of the law and

the best roadside and courtroom skills."  Several prosecutors and police officers from across South Texas and as far as Louisiana attended the training including officers from the Bexar County DWI Task Force and the Bexar County District Attorneys Office. 

Mr. Eddie Jimenez extended his heartfelt appreciation to those who attended the training.  Jimenez was personally affected by a drunk driver who took the life of his child.  He is also a member of the CIRCLES of San Antonio Community Coalition.  Those in attendance truly showed a dedication to lifesaving. 

Keep checking back with us at http://www.dwikills.org/ for more free training announcements.

 
No Refusal New Years Weekend 2009-2010
Wednesday, December 30, 2009

RING IN A SAFE NEW YEAR NO REFUSAL ACCEPTED FOR NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY 

San Antonio, Texas, December 30, 2009:  District Attorney Susan Reed is targeting drunk drivers this New Year’s holiday.   Beginning at 8:00 p.m. on December 31st and during select time periods through the holiday weekend, individuals arrested for Driving While Intoxicated who refuse to give a sample of their breath are subject to having a blood sample taken pursuant to a search warrant. 

The blood sample obtained by these warrants will be tested by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office to provide critical scientific evidence to secure a conviction against the Defendant.  An Assistant District Attorney will be on duty at the San Antonio Magistrate’s Office and Detention Facility to assist with and review the blood search warrants that will then be presented to a magistrate.  Registered Nurses will be on duty to draw the blood.   

By way of example, on one No Refusal Weekend, the average blood alcohol content was a .16, twice the legal limit of .08.  Last New Year’s Eve, eleven people had their blood drawn with the results revealing a similar blood alcohol level average of .17.  We have also seen blood alcohol levels as high as .35, more than four times the legal limit. 

Bexar County joins a growing list of Texas counties using blood draws to combat the continuing DWI problem.  Comal, Harris, Travis, Tarrant, Parker, Williamson and Colorado counties, among others, have each instituted a blood draw program in some form.             

The “No Refusal” night is a project of the District Attorney’s Office done in cooperation with the various law enforcement agencies in the Bexar County DWI Task Force who are out on patrol working to keep this holiday safe. The Bexar County Magistrate’s Office, the Bexar County District Clerk’s Office, and the City of San Antonio Magistrate’s Office have also provided assistance and staff to assist with this program.            

District Attorney Susan Reed encourages everyone to be safe and be smart during this holiday.  Don’t Drink and Drive.            

For more information, contact Cliff Herberg, First Assistant District Attorney at 335-2342.

 
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