Bexar County D.W.I. Task Force

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.

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.

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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No Refusal 4th of July 2010 Initiative

Thursday, July 01, 2010

STARS, STRIPES, AND TAXIS

JULY 4^TH IS A NO REFUSAL WEEKEND

San Antonio, Texas, July 1, 2010: District Attorney Susan Reed is targeting drunk drivers this July 4^th holiday weekend. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 2^nd and running 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.

During the last No Refusal initiative during Fiesta 2010, one hundred twenty individuals had their blood drawn due to a driving while intoxicated offense. The average blood alcohol content for defendants who had their blood drawn was a .16, twice the legal limit in Texas.

In conjunction with blood warrants, San Antonio Police Department will be increasing their DWI patrol with extra officers out on the street and they will also have their “BAT” mobile in operation throughout the weekend.

The “No Refusal” weekend is an initiative 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 this 4^th of July working to keep everyone safe from intoxicated drivers. Assistance and staff are also being provided by the Bexar County Magistrate’s Office, the Bexar County District Clerk’s Office and the City of San Antonio Magistrate’s Office.

District Attorney Susan Reed encourages everyone to drive safe and sober during this holiday.

For more information, contact Susan D. Reed, Bexar County District Attorney at 335-2342.

FIESTA 2010 Initiatives Unveiled

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

SAN ANTONIO - More than three million people, consisting of local and tourist combined will come together in San Antonio during the ten-day Fiesta event which runs from April 15^th - 25^th. Most Fiesta events serve alcohol and that is why TxDOT and Silver Eagle Distributors along with other key partners unveiled an alternative transportation strategy on Thursday April 8th 2010 that will include 700 FREE Yellow Cab rides valued up to $25 per ride. Yellow Cab under a community grant funded by TxDOT and supporting funds from Silver Eagle will offer free rides to responsible Fiesta goers 21 and over.

The cab rides are valid on the following dates:

~~Saturday, April 17, 2010 12 Noon - 10:00 p.m.~~

~~Tuesday, April 20, 2010 12 Noon-10:00 p.m.~~

~~Thursday, April 22, 2010 12 Noon-10:00 p.m.~~

UPDATE 4/19/10 TXDOT EXPANDED DATES AND HOURS:

Monday April 19 12 Noon - Sunday April 25, 2010 11:00 p.m.

CALL 210-222-2222 FOR A SOBER RIDE

TxDOT unveiled its collaborative safety message: Plan ahead, Choose your ride–San Antonio. The campaign offers Fiesta-goers, 21 and over to have Yellow Cab as their designated driver. Fiesta-goers will be asked to plan ahead and choose their ride –take a cab or be driven by local police to jail.

Local traffic safety advocates feel that this campaign combined with public education and enforcement will drastically decrease the number of alcohol related crashes and fatalities during Fiesta. Last year during the month of April, San Antonio Police Department reported 239 alcohol related crashes and 422 DWI arrest with the majority occurring during Fiesta week.

Bexar County District Attorney, Judge Susan Reed announced a "No Refusal" blood warrant initiative to run throughout the Fiesta holiday.

Bexar County DWI Task Force Chairman, Mike Davis also announced increased DWI enforcement by local law enforcement agencies. "Our goal is a Fatality Free Fiesta!" said a Yellow Cab spokesman. (WATCH THE MEDIA EVENT ON YOU TUBE)