HANDS ACROSS THE BORDER’ DUI ENFORCEMENT KICKS OFF

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 27, 2010

CONTACT: SID GAULDEN, 803-896-8409 or BEVERLY HARRIS, 803-896-9958

COLUMBIA – For five days leading up to the Labor Day holiday weekend, the SC Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) and local agencies that are members of SCDPS’ Law Enforcement Network will participate in the annual multi-state Hands Across the Border highway safety awareness event.

From Sunday, August 29 to Thursday, September 2, South Carolina law enforcement officers will join state and local agencies from North Carolina and Georgia in an impaired driving enforcement initiative that is part of the national Drunk Driving. Over the Limit, Under Arrest campaign. In South Carolina, the effort is Sober or Slammer!, which focuses on stopping motorists from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The Hands Across the Border campaign offers various news and photo opportunities for media outlets. The 2010 Hands Across the Border schedule is as follows:

Sunday, August 29    (South Carolina)

            6 p.m.              Meeting in South Carolina:

Ryan’s Restaurant

                                    3607 US 17 South, North Myrtle Beach

            8 p.m.              Safety checkpoint:

US 17 at the state line, Horry County

Monday, August 30   (South Carolina and North Carolina)

            6 p.m.              News event and meeting in South Carolina:

                                    Dillon Wellness Center

                                    1647 Commerce Drive, Dillon

            8 p.m.              Safety checkpoint:

US 301 near the state line, Dillon County

Tuesday, August 31  (South Carolina and North Carolina)

            7 p.m.              News event and meeting in South Carolina:

                                    York County Law Enforcement Training Center

                                    92 Stoneybrook Drive, York

            9 p.m.              Safety checkpoint:

US 321 at the state line, York County

Wednesday, September 1 (South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia)

            5 p.m.              News event and meeting in North Carolina:

                                    Upward Elementary School

                                    45 Education Drive, Flat Rock, N.C.

(Exit 53 off of I-26 West)

            6:30 p.m.         Saturation patrol:

US 25 from SC 11 to Travelers Rest, Greenville County

6 p.m.              Meeting in Georgia:

Rabun County Elementary School

                                    1115 East Boggs Mountain Road, Tiger, Ga.

            8 p.m.              News event in Georgia:

                                    Dillard City Hall, Dillard, Ga.

8:30 p.m.         Safety checkpoint:

US 76 at the Long Creek Fire Department, Oconee County

Thursday, September 2 (South Carolina and Georgia)  

6 p.m.              Meeting in Georgia:

Senior Center at Williams Park

                                    1045 Mobley Hill Road off GA Hwy. 22E, Elberton, Ga.

            8 p.m.              News event:

Senior Center at Williams Park

                                    1045 Mobley Hill Road off GA Hwy. 22E, Elberton, Ga.

            8:30 p.m.         Safety checkpoint:

SC 72 at the state line, Abbeville County

6 p.m.              Meeting in South Carolina:

Hardeeville Public School

                                    150 Hurricane Alley, Hardeeville

8:30 p.m.         News event and safety checkpoint:

US 17 Talmadge Bridge at the state line, Jasper County

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