The Mesa Police Department will participate in the East Valley DUI Task Force this 4th of July holiday weekend. A combination of DUI saturation patrols will be used throughout the Independence Day weekend from Thursday, July 3 through Saturday, July 5. The command post will be spread out over various locations. The goal of the task force is to prevent deaths, injuries and property damage caused by drug and alcohol impaired drivers.
Funding for the East Valley DUI Task Force is provided through grant funding by the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
The Mesa Police Department encourages everyone to enjoy the holiday weekend responsibly and designate a driver. Please report reckless, unsafe, or suspected DUI driving to your local law enforcement. The Mesa Police Department nonemergency line is 480-644-2211.