WHEREAS, the pervasive problem of alcohol- and drug-impaired driving is a national problem; and

WHEREAS, the law enforcement community has been committed to removing the impaired driver from our nation’s roadways; and

WHEREAS, any impaired driving arrest will result in the offender’s entering the criminal justice system; and

WHEREAS, the offender will appear in court; and the courts have unique opportunities to heighten accountability of substance abusers and to stop recidivism; and

WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) supports ongoing education, implementation of effective strategies, and collaboration regarding substance abusing offenders; and

WHEREAS, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has made DWI/DUI courts an impaired driving priority. DWI/DUI courts will ensure that substance abuse treatment is ordered and implemented on the basis of adequate information, in accordance with applicable law, and with due regard for the rights of the individual and of the public; and

WHEREAS, DWI/DUI courts incorporate the 10 Key Components, which define DWI/DUI courts, as published by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals; and

WHEREAS, DWI/DUI courts will assist law enforcement in removing the impaired driver from our nation’s roadways; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that Highway Safety Committee of the IACP supports the DWI/DUI courts concept as promoted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.