Driving Under the Influence in Seattle

The City of Seattle understands the dangers of Driving Under the Influence. The Seattle Police Department has a DUI Squad unit. These Seattle Police Officers receive extensive training and education for detecting drivers under the influence of intoxicants. Typically, members of the DUI Squad patrol Seattle during the late evening to early morning hours of the day. However, there is at least one DUI Squad police officer at every Seattle professional sporting event.

They will assist in directing traffic before a Seattle Seahawks or Seattle Mariner's game. They are near Key Arena during a Seattle Sonics game as well. After these sporting events the DUI Squad officers are ready to apprehend fans that are driving impaired. Members of the Seattle DUI Squad drive patrol cars equipped with a video/audio camera. Every second of the DUI investigation will be captured on video.

At least two members of the Seattle Police Department DUI Squad are trained as Drug Recognition Experts (DRE). DRE police officers must complete a rigorous course in drug DUI detection and investigation.

The Seattle Police Department DUI Squad is responsible for apprehending over 1000 individuals suspected of Driving Under the Influence annually. If you are arrested for Driving Under the Influence in the City of Seattle you must contact an attorney immediately. The City of Seattle will prosecute your criminal case within days. Contact us for an aggressive and experienced Seattle DUI defense.