Friday DWI Checkpoint Announced at Undisclosed Location in Calcasieu Parish

By Zephyr Sullivan

Published August 31, 2023

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office has announced that In a continuing effort to keep the citizens of Calcasieu Parish safe, the CPSO will be conducting a DWI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the parish on Friday, September 1, 2023.

According to authorities, this checkpoint will target individuals driving under the influence of alcohol and/or narcotics, which has been proven to be very effective in discouraging citizens from driving while impaired and people are more likely to designate a driver when they know sobriety checkpoints are being conducted.

This checkpoint is funded by a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.

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