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LAPD - Operations West Bureau
Thursday December 17th, 2009 :: 10:49 a.m. PST

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Tomorrow Operation West Bureau will be conducting a Sobriety/Driver’s License Checkpoint. See full msg for details

WHAT:
Sobriety Checkpoint

WHEN:
Friday, December 18, 2009
7 p.m. to 3 a.m.

WHERE:
Western Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard

WHO:
West Traffic Division Officers

WHY:
The purpose of the Sobriety/Driver’s License checkpoint is to reduce the number of traffic collisions involving intoxicated and unlicensed drivers, as well as the number of hit-and-run traffic collisions. The Los Angeles Police Department seeks to achieve these goals through enforcement and public awareness.

Funding for this checkpoint comes from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. We can all help make our streets safer. Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1.

CONTACT:
For further information contact Sergeant John Ficken, West Traffic Division, Driving under the Influence (DUI) Team at (213) 473-0222, or Los Angeles Police Department Media Relations Section at (213) 486-5910.

Address/Location
LAPD - Operations West Bureau
4849 Venice Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90019

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 213-473-0277

S Western Ave & Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90005

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