Who:

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

-Patrol Operations Bureau

- DUI Unit

- Traffic Enforcement

Florida Highway Patrol

Tarpon Springs Police Department

Clearwater Police Department

Largo Police Department

St. Petersburg Police Department

Pinellas Park Police Department

G4S Prisoner Transportation

What:

In an effort to reduce DUI related injuries, deputies will conduct a Wolf Pack operation in Pinellas County over the Fourth of July weekend.

Where:

Deputies will monitor traffic throughout Pinellas county. They will be on the lookout for impaired drivers.

When:

The Wolf Pack operation will be held Friday, July 3, 2015 through Saturday, July 4, 2015.



How/Why:

Pinellas County deputies in conjunction with the Florida Highway Patrol, Tarpon Springs Police Department, Clearwater Police Department, Largo Police Department, St. Petersburg Police Department and Pinellas Park Police Department will conduct a DUI Wolf Pack operation. They will maintain a proactive profile over the holiday weekend on the highly traveled roadways of Pinellas County.

The operation will begin Friday night and continue into early Saturday morning.

This operation is part of the Pinellas County Sheriff's on-going commitment to reduce deaths, injuries, and property damage associated with traffic crashes related to impaired driving. The goal of the Wolf Pack is to educate citizens and create public awareness about the dangers of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and any chemical or controlled substances.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will be conducting Wolf Packs continuously throughout the year. Participating agencies are subject to change.