Seattle revives dedicated DUI patrol amid holiday festivities and rising fatal crashes

Seattle police are reviving their dedicated DUI patrol for the first time in years, aiming to curb impaired driving during the holiday season.

SEATTLE — As Seattle enters a season of holiday parties and late-night celebrations, the city’s police department is stepping up its presence on the streets — bringing back a dedicated DUI squad for the first time in years.

The Seattle Police Department says the unit will patrol city streets from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. every night through December, targeting busy nightlife areas and major corridors in an effort to stop impaired drivers before tragedy strikes.

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