1. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration South Central Regional Alcohol Summit Kenneth Copeland Regional Programs Manager 817-978-0120

2. Top 10 Leading Causes of Death in the United States for 2002, by Age Group

3. 2003 South Central Region Persons Killed in Crashes Sources FARS, NASS GES TotalAR% Arkansas 63725441 Louisiana 894 40645 New Mexico 43919845 Oklahoma 668 255 38 Texas 3,675 1,70947

4. Year % Change 20022003 Total Killed 6,4236,313 Alcohol Related Deaths 2,8642,822+1 South Central Region Persons Killed in Crashes Sources: FARS, NASS GES

5. High Visibility Enforcement NHTSA Priority Supported by: Community Outreach Earned & Paid Media Operation Blue Talon

6. Crackdown Dates August 19 th – September 5th Sustained Enforcement Required !!!

7. NHTSA Priority Prosecutors & DWI Courts

8. NHTSA National Support  National Paid Media  Crackdown Coordination  Data  Research & Evaluation – Texas Project  National website  Safe Communities Coordinator  IACP Chiefs Challenge

9. www.stopimpaireddriving.org

10. NHTSA Regional Support  Coordination with SHOS – Blue Talon  Alcohol Coordinator  Law Enforcement Liaison  Diversity Outreach Liaison  Media Specialist  Spanish speaking Program Manager  Data Specialist  Regional website  Judicial Liaison  Training

11. NHTSA’s South Central Regional Alcohol Coordinator Kenneth Copeland (817) 978-0120 kenneth.copeland@nhtsa.dot.gov