Comments on: CD: DUIs on the rise in Starkville, Columbus

By: Thinking Hurts

Thinking Hurts — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:31:46 +0000

Actually, there was an increase. I agree entirely that we should be in support of those who are keeping us safe. Can they be everywhere, no, but they are working to improve the safety of Starkville, and I am thankful for them.

By: A.D.S

A.D.S — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:35:26 +0000

Wasn’t there an increase in enrollment as well to consider?

By: Lyndsay

Lyndsay — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:59:33 +0000

Who cares if it is related to the Sunday sales legislation or not?! It’s a great thing for the city- It’s generating income and keeping SOBER drivers safe. There are too many idiots leaving the bars behind the wheel.. And I’m proud of the city for stepping it up and sending a message with the DUI enforcement.

By: Thinking Hurts

Thinking Hurts — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:18:35 +0000

Not so much. If you look at the statistics the increase was directly related to the increase in patrol and the special detail enforcement. The additional arrests were attributed to those officers who were working those details. The percentages of arrests by normal arresting patrol officers was the same. Interesting, though. I really have no bones with whether alcohol is sold or not sold on Sunday or the extended hours of sale. I could live either way with the legislation.

By: GoState04

GoState04 — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:01:03 +0000

Thinking does hurt. Its my understanding those stats were calculated for the entire 2009 calendar year, which did include the 1 quarter or so where Sunday sales was in effect. Not saying this was directly linked to the increase, but it could account for a few of the increased dui’s.

By: Thinking Hurts

Thinking Hurts — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:08:43 +0000

Amazed, I am amazed that you did not realize that those statistics were calculated prior to the change in the times and days that alcohol were served here in the great city of Starkville. Interestingly enough, it may be that there is an increase in the recorded DUI arrests in 2009 because the Starkville Police Department has received a considerable grant to do just this: put more officers on the roads to identify those who are demonstrating tendencies of a person who is under the influence. With this grant, our city was able to purchase equipment, an additional vehicle, and 2 additional officers working for this detail. This is truly amazing.

By: Amazed

Amazed — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:16:59 +0000

Gosh, I had no idea there would be an increase in DUIs in Starkville, especially after they started serving’m up on Sundays.