COMUNICADO DE PRENSA
FECHA: Marzo 24, 2022
TEMA: Oxnard Police Department – Know Your Limit campaign
CONTACTO: Mike Wood, Oficial superior
(805) 385-7749 | mike.wood@oxnardpd.org
Oxnard Police Department brings back the Know Your Limit campaign
The Oxnard Police Department is excited to bring back an educational alcohol program to our community called “Know Your Limit.” This type of operation was brought to our community in 2017 but has not been utilized due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the past, officers have teamed up with local bars and restaurants around the city to educate patrons of the effects of alcohol. Officers were originally trained by the Huntington Beach Police Department, who has seen overwhelming success in their community with the program, and will visit local restaurants and bars with breathalyzers in hand.
With the current program, officers will offer breath tests to willing participants as they enjoy their evening drinks. Patrons will be offered a breath test to show how much alcohol is in their body and will be provided educational documents. Since the implementation of the Know Your Limit campaign in Oxnard, officers have educated hundreds of patrons at several establishments.
The campaign is not a "test and arrest" situation, but rather a way for the public to stay informed and make smart choices when provided with the breathalyzer results. Officers will also provide information on safe alternatives to getting home such as planning ahead with a designated driver, utilizing an online transportation service, or calling for a taxi.
En el transcurso de los últimos tres años, agentes de Oxnard han investigado 704 colisiones DUI, que se han cobrado 12 vidas y dio lugar a otra 254 lesiones. The “Know You Limit” campaign will help educate people on the dangers of drinking and driving and assist the Oxnard Police Department in reaching our goal of reducing alcohol-involved collisions.
The program will be announced on social media to let the public know where and when officers will be visiting local bars and restaurants.
Be on the lookout for the Choose Your Ride car which is a half taxi, half black-and-white police vehicle. This vehicle is used as a static display during Know Your Limit campaign operations and sends a clear message about our commitment to making our streets safer.
La financiación de este programa es proporcionado por una subvención de la Oficina de Seguridad Vial de California, través de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Vial.