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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Sun-Times Wire

Increased DUI patrols Saturday in Englewood: police

Officers will also look for speed and seat belt violations.

Patrols will be in place from 7 p.m. Saturday to 3 a.m. Sunday, police said.

Police will be on the lookout for drunken drivers this weekend in Englewood.

Officers will conduct DUI saturation patrols in the 7th District from 7 p.m. Saturday to 3 a.m. Sunday, Chicago police said in a statement. Patrols will also place an emphasis on speed and safety belt violations in the area.

A Breath Alcohol Testing Mobile Unit may be deployed to the district to help officers quickly process those who are suspected of driving under the influence, police said.

Last weekend, 22 citations were issued by DUI patrols in the Ogden District, police said. Half of those were for seat belt violations. No citations were issued for driving under the influence.

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