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News Release Friday, March 11, 2011

Revision of Vehicle Impound Protocol at Checkpoints WHAT: News Conference to announce changes to LAPD’s protocol for impounding vehicles stopped at sobriety checkpoints. WHEN: Monday, March 14, 2011 9 a.m. WHERE: LAPD Public Administration Building (Plaza) 100 West First Street Los Angeles, Calif. 90012 WHO: LAPD Chief Charlie Beck LAPD Assistant Chief Michel Moore LAPD Captain Rigoberto Romero Various Community Members WHY: To provide detailed information on LAPD’s revised protocol related to how and when the LAPD will impound cars during sobriety checkpoint operations. Statistics prove that checkpoints save lives and prevent injuries. A recently published article by Mothers Against Drunk Driving referenced how well publicized sobriety checkpoints resulted in a 20 percent reduction in alcohol-related crashes and fatalities. The changes identified reiterate the primary focus of the sobriety checkpoint as well to ensure the protocols for the impounding of a vehicle are consistently applied. Finally, this step is part of a larger overall evaluation of the Department's impound protocols in relationship to the various enforcement statutes, recent case law and their impact. CONTACT: For more information, call the LAPD Media Relations Section at 213-486-5910.

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