Traffic Crashes ( 3-Year Trends )
Alcohol-Related Crashes
The department investigated 1,560 crashes in 2021 ; 33 of which were identified as alcoholrelated crashes . In 2021 , Garner police made 107 impaired driving arrests , compared to 15 in 2020 and 23 in 2019 ( see charts on next page ).
The Garner Police Department remains dedicated to the pursuit of traffic safety through both education and enforcement . We will continue to work collaboratively with citizens and other government agencies to encourage safe motor vehicle operation through defensive driving and voluntary compliance with traffic laws as well as strict enforcement efforts .
The department received a grant in the fall of 2019 from the Governor ’ s Highway Safety Program for a Traffic Enforcement Officer position . This position is responsible for enforcing the motor vehicle laws of the state of North Carolina .
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