By Sgt. Scott McDaniel
On Sunday, Jan. 31, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a compliance checkpoint on William Street. In addition to focusing on impaired drivers, the checkpoint will also be looking for driver’s license and registration violations.
DUI saturation patrols will also be conducted during this time. This checkpoint is being conducted as part of the Joining Forces campaign.
Joining Forces is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement program that promotes statewide enforcement in the areas of DUI, distracted driving, seat belt use, speeding and pedestrian safety. The goal of these enforcement campaigns is to save lives by increasing public awareness about the dangers of making poor choices while driving.
Grant funding for this checkpoint and related patrols is provided by the Nevada Department of Public Safety-Office of Traffic Safety. These monies are used to pay for additional deputies who will be participating in this event.
