sheriff james mendrick

The enforcement campaign combined the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" and "Click It or Ticket" initiatives, with deputies conducting high-visibility patrols throughout the Fourth of July holiday period. #dupagecounty #july4th #campaign

Sheriff James Mendrick said the campaign comes as law enforcement continues to see an increase in dangerous driving behaviors. #dupagecounty #speeding #campaign

The DuPage County Sheriff's Office is joining the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies across Illinois participating in the annual holiday enforcement campaign. #safety #july4th #dupagecounty

“Buckle up every trip, every time,” DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick said. “Seat belts save lives, and we are committed to keeping our roads safe.” #dupagecounty #memorialday

Officials emphasized that drivers who need to send a message, check directions or make a call should pull over and park in a safe location before using their devices. #dupagecounty #phones #driving

As part of the program, DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick will award two scholarships of $750 each to local students. #scholarships #illinoissheriffs

“Through the Labor Day safety campaign, we helped to make our roads safer and spread the word about the risks of impaired driving — ‘It’s Not a Game,’” Sheriff James Mendrick said in a statement. #driving #laborday

The caller falsely states there is a warrant for the individual’s arrest typically due to missed jury duty or a court appearance and demands thousands of dollars to “quash” the warrant. #scams

Speeding creates unnecessary risks for all motorists, reducing the driver’s ability to steer safely around other vehicles, hazardous objects or unexpected curves. #speeding

DuPage County Sheriff’s Office will join the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local police and sheriff’s departments for the statewide effort. #safety