Two important messages from Milam County Sheriff Mike Clore
As part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s Labor Day campaign, the Milam County Sheriff’s Office and law enforcement officers across Texas will increase DWI/DUI patrols to pull over motorists suspected of drunk driving. The increased enforcement began Aug. 19 and runs through Sept. 5.
The campaign urges Texans to consider the tragic impact before getting behind the wheel after drinking. “Jessica says her mom used to say that the good die young. Tragically, that saying came true while her mom was teaching her how to drive and a drunk driver failed to yield, killing her instantly and sending Jessica to the hospital,” said Sheriff Mike Clore.
“Stories like this are part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s Drive Sober. No Regrets campaign and the reason Texas law enforcement officers will increase their efforts August 19 through Sept. 5 to pull over motorists suspected of drunk driving,” he added.
On average, one person dies every seven hours and 57 minutes in Texas because of a DUI/ DWI-alcohol related traffic crash. Last year, 1,100 people were killed and 2,560 were seriously injured on Texas roads because someone chose to get behind the wheel after drinking.
“If you choose to celebrate the end of summer by drinking and driving, then know that police around the state will be on the lookout, will pull you over and arrest you,” Sheriff Clore said. “When you drink and drive, you put everyone else on the road at risk too. These crashes are 100% preventable and can have fatal and/or serious physical, emotional and financial consequences.”
Leading up to Labor Day, TxDOT is reminding everyone about the dangers of drunk driving. The campaign coincides with the national increased enforcement period sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The Drive Sober. No Regrets campaign is a key component of #EndTheStreakTX, a broader social media and word-of-mouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel such as wearing a seat belt, driving the speed limit, never texting and driving and never driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Nov. 7, 2000, was the last deathless day on Texas roadways. #EndTheStreakTX asks all Texans to commit to driving safely to help end the streak of daily deaths on Texas roadways.
For inquiries, contact the Milam County Sheriff ’s Office at 254-697-7033.
Since implementing the Milam County Sheriff ’s Office School Safety Initiative, we have partnered with our local law enforcement and school districts to assist with evaluating and assessing safety protocols for critical incidents, should such an event take place.
Our next step is simple…presence. Throughout this calendar school year, you will notice a larger law enforcement presence in and around our local schools. Deputies, Officers, Troopers, Game Wardens and Constables will be randomly stopping by and walking school campuses during the course of a school day.
These visits will be unannounced and will not follow a routine. While on campus, the law enforcement officer may visit with staff, sit in during lunch, walk the halls or patrol the property.
These actions should not cause concern from parents or students and are intended to increase the safety of our schools and discourage those who may wish to do harm to our children.
—Milam County Sheriff Mike Clore
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