FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Cate Duke
cate.duke@madd.org, (541) 343-8115


Law Enforcement High Visibility Enforcement Saturation Patrol

WHAT: On Friday, March 16, 2018, Mothers Against Drunk Driving(R) (MADD) is partnering with state, county, and local law enforcement to hold a St. Patrick's holiday high visibility saturation patrol. This event is dedicated to Nick Portis, a 17 year old student from Milwaukie High School, who was killed in an impaired driving crash in 2013. Jeanette Robart, mother of Nick Portis, will be in attendance for a dedication ceremony to kick off the saturation patrol event.


WHEN: March 16, 2017 -- 6:00 -- 8:00 pm

WHERE: Portland City Police, SE Precinct, 4735 E. Burnside Rd., Portland, OR


WHO: Invitees to include executive law enforcement personnel from Portland Police Bureau, Multnomah County, Oregon State Police, Portland City Council members, Multnomah County Commissioners, Portland City Mayor, Rep. Barker, Rep. Olson, MADD representatives/volunteers, and Jeanette Robart (mother of impaired driving victim).

WHY: To raise public awareness about the importance of planning ahead, before drinking or using impairing substances, to ensure a safe drive home.

MADD wants you to think before you drink this St. Patrick's Day. Please plan ahead and use a non-drinking sober designated driver, Uber, taxi, or other form of ride sharing service to get home safely. Specially trained officers will be out looking for impaired drivers.

For those personally impacted by drunk driving, drugged driving and underage drinking consequences, MADD Victim Services are available at no charge, serving one person every fifteen minutes through local victim advocates and MADD's 24-Hour Victim Help Line, 1-877-MADD-HELP.

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