The Shreveport Police Department will conduct a multi-agency DWI checkpoint starting on June 28 at 10 p.m. and ending on June 29 at 3 a.m. in west Shreveport. This checkpoint, headed up by the SPD DWI Unit, will target drivers who may be driving while impaired, although it is not limited to this particular offense.

Officers working at this safety checkpoint will briefly stop each vehicle that comes through to ensure driver compliance with the law. The construction and operation of the checkpoint will follow the guidelines specified in the Louisiana State Police Roadside Safety Checkpoint Manual. Additionally, the Regional Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC) “BAT Mobile” will be utilized during this operation for Breath Alcohol Testing.

Our law enforcement partners, including the Caddo Parish Sheriffs Office and Louisiana State Police, will assist in the operation of this checkpoint. This operation will be funded by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.