The Metro DUI Squad issued 73 violations last Saturday night during a county-wide traffic enforcement effort. Eight (8) people were arrested. The squad is comprised of officers with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and Germantown Police Department.

On April 26 Officers, including Sheriff's Office Reserve Deputies assigned to the squad, watched for drivers who might be impaired by alcohol and drugs. The DUI Officers also looked for people speeding or driving recklessly. Here are the results of the safety initiative:

Regular/Courtesy/Juvenile Violations: 65

• Speeding 36
• Other Shelby County Non-Moving Violations 8
• Disregarding a Stop Sign 7
• State Registration 6
• Disregarding a Stop Light 3
• Other County Moving Violations 3
• No Seat Belt 2

Violations that led to Arrests: 8

• Driving on Revoked/Suspended License 6
• Driving Under the Influence 2

Last weekend’s Metro DUI enforcement initiative was funded by a grant from the Governor's Highway Safety Office. The grant enables law enforcement Officers across Tennessee to work additional hours to spot and arrest drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs.