LAKE COUNTY ? On Friday concerned citizens and law enforcement united to educate and prevent underage drinking and driving.
Community members, representatives from California Highway Patrol, Clearlake Police Department, Lake County Sheriff”s Office, Lake County District Attorney”s Office/Victim/Witness Division, Lake County probation department, Lake County Board of Supervisors, Clearlake City Council, Alcohol and Other Drug Services (AODS), Lake County Mental Health, Lake Family Resource Center, Lake County Office of Education (LCOE), Konocti Unified School District, Kelseyville Unified School District, First Baptist Church/Clearlake, Mother”s Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and victims of DUI tragedies, all gathered to brainstorm.
Also present was a Catalyst coordinator from Napa Unified School District who was interested in obtaining information to bring Team DUI”s prevention program to Napa County.
The mission of Team DUI is to work with the community to raise awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence with the focus on underage drinking. The purpose of the summit was to bring together multiple agencies to share ideas that would increase the effectiveness of Team DUI for the school year.
“It takes a Herculean effort of planning, setting of objectives and determining courses of action to achieve a significant impact on the alcohol/drug problems within our community with the focus on our youth,” Vice Mayor Judy Thein, said. “Bringing together this many agencies and representatives at one time is a dedicated commitment from everyone.
In just less than three years “Team DUI has already created a powerful effect throughout our county,” Thein said.
Ideas were formulated and will be condensed. The most effective ideas will be put into action.
