City of Austin
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The Austin Police Department (APD) conducted a DWI Enforcement Initiative between June 23rd through July 9th. There were 136 DWI-related arrests by APD Patrol officers and one Boating While Intoxicated arrest by Austin Lake Patrol.
The No Refusal period from June 29th thru July 9th resulted in 13 blood search warrants, 35 through breath samples with consent, and 10 from blood samples with consent.
The Austin Police Department, TXDOT, and the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department continue to focus on preventing lives from being lost on Austin's streets, highways, and waterways. The Department is dedicated to making the roadways and waterways of Austin safe for residents and visitors through education and enforcement.
Don't drink and drive.
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