Frontiersman Q&A : AST’s recent efforts to help ensure safe holiday season

PALMER —Throughout the year the Alaska State Troopers conduct a series of high visibility periods that are an effort to ensure public safety.

AST sergeant Andrew Gorn provided information regarding efforts from Dec. 13 through Jan. 1.

How many DUI’s?

19

How many drivers charged with driving with a suspended or revoked license?

5

How many REDDIs (report of a dangerous driver) reported with 15 drivers contacted and ultimately determined not to be DUI?

We receive many REDDI reports daily. I do not have the total number to report for this time period.

How many damage only crashes, injury crashes, and fatal collisions were investigated by troopers?

110 damage only / 5 injury / 1 fatal

How many citations issued? Speeding, seatbelt or other occupant restraint violations?

(50) Speed / (2) Seatbelt

How often per year does AST perform these high visibility efforts?

4 or more – depends on AHSO funding and which NHTSA National Campaigns they solicit for HVE

How long has the ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign been around?

There are multiple DUI Campaigns. This is not all inclusive. Super Bowl DUI HVE (Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drun). St. Patrick’s Day DUI HVE (Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving). Fourth of July (Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, and Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving). Labor Day (Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over). Pre-Holiday (Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving); Holiday (Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over or Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving)

How many drivers charged with driving with a suspended or revoked license?

5

How many REDDIs (report of a dangerous driver) reported with 15 drivers contacted and ultimately determined not to be DUI?

We receive many REDDI reports daily. I do not have the total number to report for this time period.

How many damage only crashes, injury crashes, and fatal collisions were investigated by troopers?

72 damage only / 7 injury

How many citations issued? Speeding, seatbelt or other occupant restraint violations?

(85) Speed / (0) Seatbelt

Contact Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman reporter Jacob Mann at jacob.mann@frontiersman.com