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Lochbuie Officer Recognized for Impaired Driving Enforcement

Officer Smith used High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) grant-funded DUI shifts alongside regular patrols to arrest multiple impaired drivers, improving roadway safety in the Town of Lochbuie.

Published Jul 28, 2026, 6:14 PM EDT | Northampton Crimewatch

Impaired driving remains a leading cause of preventable crashes and fatalities. Over the past year, Officer Smith worked HVE grant-funded DUI shifts in addition to regular patrols, leading to the arrest of numerous impaired drivers—sometimes multiple arrests in a single shift—and helping improve safety in the Town of Lochbuie. His professionalism and initiative set a high standard for the department.