WHEREAS, too many people are killed or injured by drunk drivers each year; and

WHEREAS, driving under the influence of alcohol is a crime and should be treated as such; and

WHEREAS, stronger incentives and/or deterrents are needed to reduce the numbers of lives lost, damaged, or impacted by those who continue to drink and drive; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) duly assembled at its 108th Annual Conference in Toronto, Ontario encourages the enactment of a federal law that would encourage States through various incentive programs to enact laws that criminalize driving with a blood alcohol content at or above .08%.