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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, M ar ch 8 , 2 01 8 |10 o p in io n P o l i c e ' s ' e n h a n c e d t o o l k i t ' d e l i v e r s r e s u l t s Enforcement tactics see increase in roadside tests and arrests, writes Duraiappah The Halton Regional Police Service is targeting its enforcement initia­ tives in an effort to ad­ dress impaired driving - one of the three big road safety issues in the re­ gion. We are leveraging our existing database of im­ paired-related informa­ tion and used business in­ telligence and advanced analytics to refine our de­ ployment model, develop innovative tactics and in­ form enforcement activi­ ties. The Halton Regional Police Services' (HRPS) analytics and decision support team created 'heat maps' of impaired of­ fences, which clearly highlighted high-risk times of day and days of the week, enabling us to of those charged with im­ paired-related offences. The hope is that this tactic will act as a deterrent to potential offenders, and that it will serve to assist the public in identifying offenders who may violate their driving suspension. "Impaired driving is a crime under the Criminal Code of Canada," said Sgt. Ryan Snow of the HRPS's traffic services unit. "Citi­ zens need to understand that the choice to drive im­ paired has serious and long-term consequences." To date, feedback from members of the public in response to the publica­ tion of the names of al­ leged offenders has been overwhelmingly positive. Strategic partnerships Last spring, the service partnered with MADD Canada to launch Cam­ paign 911 across the re­ gion. While first introduced in 2007, last year's highly publicized launch re­ ramp up enforcement at these peak periods. The service's commu­ nication bureau has also rolled out changes, in­ cluding the consolidation NISHAN DURAIAPPAH Column presented an opportunity to replicate the national success of the campaign at a regional level. The campaign's key message reminds resi­ dents that by calling 911 and reporting suspected impaired drivers to police, we can all play a role in re­ ducing impaired driving crashes, deaths and inju­ ries. HRPS continues to use #Campaign911 and #Ma- keTheCall911 in its public­ facing social media mes­ sages to further aware­ ness. Mobile signs Although MADD Cana- of sub-codes used to dif­ ferentiate between 911 calls and non-emergency calls. In October 2017, we be­ gan publishing the names da and HRPS have part­ nered since 2009, a new initiative in 2017 saw the placement of digital mo­ bile signs at the scene of high-profile impaired-re­ lated collisions so that residents could recognize that impaired driving isn't just an issue elsewhere, and that efforts to reduce impaired driving are a shared responsibility. MADD has also placed static "Safe Roads . Your Call" signs on regional roads in an effort to re­ mind motorists to report suspected impaired driv­ ing. Project Drive Thru As a complement to the broader, overarching ser­ vice-wide strategy, local­ ized initiatives were de­ veloped. Last year, HRPS part­ nered with fast food res­ taurants in Burlington for Project Drive Thru. The goal of this unique pilot initiative was to get driv­ ers impaired by drugs or alcohol out from behind the wheel. Project Drive Thru provides drive-thru employees with the tools to quickly and easily iden­ tify customers believed to be under the influence and the empowerment to do something about it, such as calling 911. Since the launch of this program in April, there were 12 drive-thru initiat­ ed calls in Burlington alone that resulted in im­ paired charges being laid. This program has re­ ceived local, national and international attention for its innovation. Another initiative in­ cludes RIDE 101 events put on by the service's high school liaison officers. The events serve to ed­ ucate drivers, particular­ ly young and future driv­ ers, of the responsibilities associated with driving a vehicle and the conse­ quences associated with mixing alcohol and/or drugs with the operation of that vehicle. Over 500 students were provided with an opportu­ nity to wear goggles that simulated the effects of impairment by drugs or alcohol while conducting various physical ability tests. Outcome As a result of our en­ hanced tool kit of enforce­ ment tactics, 2,563 road­ side tests were conducted in 2017 - double the num­ ber of tests conducted in 2016. More than 550 motor­ ists were charged with im­ paired-driving related of­ fences (driving while abil­ ity impaired, care and control, driving over 80 mgs and failure or refusal to provide a sample), which represents a 26 per cent increase over the pre­ vious year's statistics. Last year, officers is­ sued 527 roadside suspen­ sions, a 55 per cent in­ crease over 2016. During the Festive RIDE program that runs throughout December, HRPS officers conducted 514 roadside tests, nearly double the number of tests conducted during the 2016 instalment of the month-long initiative. A total of 73 motorists were arrested for alleged im­ paired offences and 83 roadside suspensions were issued during RIDE programs in December 2017, representing a 24 per cent increase over the number of December 2016 arrests and a 54 per cent increase in roadside sus- • See VIGILANT, page 24 O A K V I L L E Shelburne Promenade Shoreline Improvements Open House Wednesday, March 21, 2018 - 6-8 p.m. Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre 1565 Old Lakeshore Road West The Town of Oakville is currently undertaking a study to assess shoreline protection needs at Shelburne Promenade. Shelburne Promenade has been identified as a top priority site for shoreline protection repair and maintenance due to the deteriorated condition of protection measures currently in-place. 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