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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Blood Search Warrant Week

Saturday, February 21, 2009
UPDATE: 02/27/2009 Peace Officers from across Bexar County are trained and ready for the D.A.'s Office to launch 24hrs of blood draws for those who refuse to provide officers with a breath sample. If an impaired driver refuses to provide a breath sample to an officer, the officer might get a search warrant and have a nurse take a sample of blood from the drunk driver. If the impaired driver resists the officer or nurse he or she could be facing additional charges. If you're going to drink, designate a sober driver or take a cab.
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Newsletter, Needs Assessment, Stats

Monday, September 08, 2008

Several new documents have been posted. Please click on the links below or visit the Files & Forms section to view.

Members please log on to view the documents.

Bexar County D.W.I. Task Force Annual 2008 Newsletter, click here.

Circles of San Antonio (COSA) Needs Assessment - Aug. 2008, click here.

NO REFUSAL weekend statistics, click here.

"No Refusals Accepted" Initiative

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Law enforcement officers across Bexar County will set out to keep your roadways safe during the holiday weekend. Beginning on Friday May 23, 2008 at 5:00pm officers from the Bexar County DWI Task Force agencies will take part in the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office “No Refusals Accepted for Memorial Weekend” initiative. The initiative allows police officers to obtain blood evidence by applying for a search warrant. Upon issuance of the warrant blood will be drawn from persons who have refused to provide a breath specimen after being stopped and probable cause exists for a DWI arrest.

BEXAR COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE: http://www.bexar.org/da2/PressRelease/2008/05212008.htm