Cascade County DUI Task Force

09/13/2018

Way to go to Ron Yates! He has been working hard to change DUI laws in Montana! And he is also a member of the Cascade County DUI Task Force!

HELENA - Supporters of tougher drunk and drugged driving laws gathered on the steps of the State Capitol Tuesday morning.

08/05/2018

A story from the Montana Highway Patrol-

Please have a plan in place to get home safely.

If you find yourself struggling with consuming impairing substances, please reach inside yourself and have an honest conversation with yourself first, followed by a trusted friend or a counselor. Don't let a DUI be what opens your eyes to being a positive change in the world.

06/11/2018

Sick to my stomach this morning- first news story I heard on the radio was about how "good" actor Vince Vaughn looks in his mugshot.

Not about his crime and the dangers of drunk driving. Just how "good" he looks in his mugshot.

We need to hold not just celebrities, but everyone to higher standards. There is no excuse for driving drunk.

The movie star was arrested in the early hours of Sunday for DUI and obstructing an officer

03/29/2018

Montana went 30 days without a fatal car crash, the Montana Highway Patrol reported Wednesday.

03/17/2018

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 Please be safe tonight and get a ride home! "What's your plan?"

03/03/2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with Chaplain Saenz and his family as he recovers.

UPDATE ON CHAPLAIN SAENZ 3/4/18 10am - Last night Chaplain Saenz's daughter posted this update, thank you for the outpouring of support and kindness, it's working!

"Update on Dad: The doctors were able to remove the breathing tube and he is doing very well. He told me he loved me! He’s been saying a little more here and there. We’ve been telling him all about your prayers and love sent his way! Monday they will bring in a physical therapist to get him on his feet and a speech therapist. Taking this one step at a time!
God is so good! Bigger than our highs and lows!"

ORIGINAL POST 3/3/18 4:40pm - PRAYER WARRIORS NEEDED! We were notified this morning that GFPD Chaplain David Saenz in experiencing a medical crisis. Saenz's daughter gave us permission to post her message below. We are grateful for the co-worker that recognized there was a problem and our comrades at Great Falls Emergency Services and Benefis Health System for their expert care. Please keep Chaplain Saenz and his family in your prayers.

"So, I want to update all our our family and friends with what’s going on right now. Yesterday morning my dad was rushed to the hospital because of being disoriented and having a headache. He was given a scan only to see that he was born with an abnormal amount of blood vessels in the back of his head and it formed a blood clot that burst. Something you can’t foresee or prevent but just tackle when it happens. The drs said they were able to catch it right away because of the coworker of his that called 911 as soon as she realized something was wrong. They were able to stabilize him but didn’t have the capabilities of addressing the issue. The closest specialist was here in Seattle so they flew him and my mom out here yesterday. We got the best of the best chief of neurosurgery operating on him last night and they placed a clip to stop the blood bleeding into his brain. Everything was successful and Gods hands were upon the surgical team.
The next step is to get him breathing on his own. He will be in the ICU for a couple of weeks and then they will fly him back to Montana to start therapy. It will be a long process.
Thank you for all your prayers and continued prayers and we appreciate everyone who has been there for our family so far. We serve a BIG GOD and this is just part of my dads testimony. My dad is the rock of our family, he is a pastor of a church and chaplain for the city. He is the president of a Christian school and lives his life to serve our God first and his family. Thank you! ❤️"

02/26/2018

Barbara Bessette is a member of the task force and doing great work in our community raising awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving.

Congratulations, Barbara!

The 33-year-old is a Substance Use Prevention Specialist for Great Falls non-profit Gateway Community Services, and has worked in various facets of prevention for 13 years.

02/05/2018

GO TEAM! Whether you're celebrating the Eagles win or bummed because the Patriots couldn't make it happen in those last 30 seconds, please get home safely. Let someone sober drive you home, call a friend, or use a local service. We are out right now working to keep Great Falls safe and we will pull you over if you're driving impaired. Cascade County DUI Task Force

01/24/2018

Its happens here in Montana. Here in Great Falls. In Cascade. In Belt. Everywhere. Know what to watch for and who to contact- you could save a life.

If you see something concerning, call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" or "INFO" to 233733.

01/01/2018

Here is another option for you to get home safely! What's your plan?

Miracle Mile along with Ox and Son Towing has partnered with Home Free in an effort to get people home safely on New Year’s Eve.

01/01/2018

Just another friendly reminder! Please be safe tonight and plan ahead! What's your plan?

For those celebrating the new year at a Tavern Association establishment this weekend- if you find yourself needing a safe ride home, ask your bartender to call one for you! It is free for you and a great way to get home safe and keep everyone on the road safe too! Happy New Year, everyone!

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