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Eric M. Weiss Washington Post Staff Writer
The Washington Post
10-25-2005
Deterring DUI Arrests A Concern For Ramsey; Chief Worries Officers Will
Be Overly Cautious
Byline: Eric M. Weiss Washington Post Staff Writer
Edition: FINAL
Section: Metro
District Police Chief Charles H. Ramsey said yesterday he is worried that
recent controversy over the city’s drunken driving law might cause police
to avoid arresting dangerously impaired drivers.
Ramsey said his officers, fearing “public ridicule,” might think twice
about arresting an unsafe driver whose blood alcohol level is below .08,
the legal standard for intoxication. But if they don’t make such arrests,
the officers could face criticism for …
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