1. “DUI” Lt. Garrett Vowell, OHP

2. “DUI” – Mike Mathis Productions  Filming began in April 2010 in Troop A (Oklahoma County) and Troop F ( Pontotoc County)  Enforcement emphasis consisted of saturation patrols and check points.  Joint/interagency efforts were conducted between OHP, local, county, and tribal agencies.

3. Results of Emphasis  43 DUI arrests  1 arrest for Murder charges  1 arrest for Armed Robbery  1 arrest for Auto Theft.  Total of 391 violations during these emphasis periods. (OHP stats)  Another emphasis was worked in July 2010

4. TLC – “DUI” series  TLC (The Learning Channel) Purchased episodes and began showing in December 2011  Continued to work more joint effort emphasis for filming in December and finished filming on New Years Eve weekend.  The show, “DUI,” aires on Thursday nights.  Next new episodes is set for March.

5. Coordinated Enforcement Education Efforts  We all have one common goal- Traffic Safety!  Working together has many benefits-  More Cops, More Stops !!!! (literally)  Helps with National campaigns (CIOT / DSOGPO)  We can all learn from each others’ departments  Safety in numbers

6. Benefits of Joint Efforts  Why not be on first name basis with your partnering agencies???  Make friends – man, that’s corny! But having a cell # never hurts!  Most of us are short handed!  You know your area better than us! Spread the word- where do you need work done?  Helps establish corridors, locations, events in your area? New establishments?

7. Benefits of Joint Efforts  New establishments?  Good for civilians to see us doing safety talks together.  Share the wealth, lessen the financial burden; grants etc...  Most departments want to work together.

8. Why not???  Be open minded- give it a try.  Actually cuts down on cost!  We all have that one guy we don’t want to work with, you know who it is…

9. Why not???  Remember why we do what we do- Protect and serve the public and that common goal, enforce Traffic Safety!