Task Force begins DUI emphasis tonight ahead of Cinco de Mayo

MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Treasure Valley DUI Task Force will begin a DUI emphasis tonight ahead of Cinco de Mayo, a holiday often associated with celebrations that include alcohol. The two-day emphasis will run through Saturday.

Law enforcement agencies across the Treasure Valley will work together to identify and remove impaired drivers from roadways, with a focus on preventing crashes and keeping the public safe. During the same operation period in 2025, the task force arrested 37 impaired drivers.

The task force is made up of the Idaho State Police, Meridian Police Department, Boise Police Department, Nampa Police Department, Caldwell Police Department, Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Canyon County Sheriff’s Office, and Garden City Police Department.

If you encounter a suspected impaired driver, call 911 or *ISP (*477).

Posted in District 3 - Western Idaho