Reno County increases deputy patrols for two-week DUI crackdown
State transportation grant funds extra law enforcement specifically watching for impaired drivers
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Sign up freeHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Drivers in Reno County will see a heightened law enforcement presence through late July as the sheriff's office deploys extra deputies to target impaired driving.
A grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation is funding the two-week crackdown, covering labor costs for the additional patrols. The Reno County Sheriff's Office, led by Republican Sheriff Darrian Campbell, is using the funds to place extra deputies on local roads and highways specifically to watch for drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
As part of the statewide Drive Safe Kansas campaign, local law enforcement officials are urging residents to arrange a safe ride home before they start drinking. In a public statement announcing the enforcement wave, the sheriff's office bluntly warned motorists that "a DUI should not be on your bingo card."
The Reno County effort aligns with broader state initiatives backed by Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's administration and KDOT to reduce traffic fatalities and alcohol-related crashes across Kansas. Deputies are encouraging drivers to rely on designated drivers or other safe transportation plans to avoid arrest and keep county roadways clear of hazards.
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