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DUI Arrests Plunge: Police chief cites manpower shortage, compliance as main reasons for decline

Number 20646
Subject Alcohol
Source Ledger-Enquirer (Columbus, Ga.)
State GA
Year 2003
Publication Date June 1, 2003
Summary Drinking has become more and more prevalent in Georgia, yet arrests for driving under the influence have declined. Houston examines this issue and finds that police departments are understaffed and do not have the resources to do an effective job of getting drunk drivers off the road.
Category General
Pages 3
Keywords drunk driving;accidents;alcohol
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