Officers train to better detect DUI offenders - Southern Standard

By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support local journalism.

Officers train to better detect DUI offenders

McMinnville Police Department offered a training session to teach law enforcement officers the proper way to perform a field sobriety test. The session attracted 20-25 officers from across the state. Pictured are McMinnville Police Department officers Austin Wortman and Lt. Lisa Norris.

DUI-testing-session2-bw — McMinnville Police Department offered a training session to teach law enforcement officers the proper way to perform a field sobriety test. The session attracted 20-25 officers from across the state. Pictured are McMinnville Police Department officers Austin Wortman and Lt. Lisa Norris.

Law enforcement officers from across the state seeking to become proficient in recognizing when drivers are under the influence of drugs and/ or alcohol converged on McMinnville last week.McMinnville Police Department held a DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing session at Warren County Administrative Offices that attracted 20-25 officers. “It’s important for DUI apprehension,” said McMinnville Police Lt. Mark Mara. “These tests have a 91-95 percent accuracy.

Latest