According to Marketwire, and other local news reports, the Automobile Club of Southern California and the County of Orange Health Care Agency Alcohol and Drug Education and Prevention Team (ADEPT) announced the launch of the Orange County DUI Prevention Task Force.  According to reports, the goal of the Task Force is to address impaired driving issues throughout the County of Orange.

The task force, made up of numerous law enforcement agencies, health care and alcohol education organizations, is expected to “assess the scope of driving under the influence in Orange County, develop and implement comprehensive countywide approaches to addressing the issue, as well as identify innovative prevention and intervention strategies.”

According to news reports, the Orange County DUI Prevention Task Force will aso evaluate the effectiveness of approaches used to address the issue of driving under the influence in Orange County, California.  It will also target responsible beverage serving practices of restaurants and bars, according to the organizers.  Sub-committees are expected to be formed on law enforcement, public policy, and marketing and community education.  The task force is expected to meet monthly to develop and implement countywide education, prevention and enforcement programs to target DUI.

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