Traffic Division

It was through funding from the Department of Transportation that the Patrol Division was able to create its Traffic Division that includes a DUI Enforcement Unit and a Speed and Aggressive Driving Unit. This Division focuses on reducing the number of traffic accidents and traffic fatalities. The importance of this division is crucial due to the record number (28) of traffic fatalities in county in 2005.

The DUI Enforcement Program aim is simple: Keep those people under the influence of alcohol and drugs off the roads of this county. To do this, the officers may use saturation patrols, roadside checkpoints, and safety checkpoints.

Deputy Calvin Carter leads the Speed Control and Aggressive Driving Unit. The aim of the Unit is to deter speeding and aggressive driving in Gadsden County. Citations issued by deputies may range from $68.00 to $355.00.

"There are many drivers on our roads who don't heed the laws or insist on speeding, Driving Under the influence, or other infractions. We simply cannot allow them to endanger the lives of others."
-Sheriff Morris Young