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Public Shaming on Facebook for Suspected Drunk Drivers
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The idea of using public shaming on Facebook as a new tactic against drunk driving was suggested at a Huntington Beach City council meeting. According to Lt. Russell Reinbart the city's police department is looking into posting the names of suspected drunk drivers on Facebook. Councilman Devin Dwyer asked police if they could post the names of people arrested for drunk driving on the city's Facebook page.
Their idea is part of an aggressive anti-drunk-driving initiative by the city that asks for more officers focusing on DUI cases, posting the names of people arrested for drunk driving in the city website and letters to bars when one of their patrons is arrested for DUI.
According to a July report by the city there is "a significant DUI problem in Huntington Beach," the report cites 274 alcohol-related collisions and 1,687 drunk-driving arrests last year.
The Facebook proposal will be reviewed by city attorney Jennifer McGrath to ensure there are no legal barriers.
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Posted By Admin on
November 17, 2010 01:16 pm |
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