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Sheriff’s Office earns DUII award Posted Apr 22, 2018 at 2:01 AM The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is being recognized for its efforts in combating driving under the influence. The Oregon DUII Multi-Disciplinary Training Task Force will present an award for the "2017 DUII Enforcement Agency of the Year" to the Sheriff's Office on May 3 during a ceremony at its annual conference in Bend. According to award criteria, agencies selected for recognition have employed an effective DUII enforcement program through focused and pro-active "education, prevention, deterrence, or community involvement." In 2017, Jackson County deputies made 320 arrests for DUII. That's up from 250 in 2016 and 166 in 2015. Two deputies on JCSO's four-person traffic team are dedicated specifically to enforcement of laws related to aggressive, distracted and impaired driving. The Sheriff's Office regularly uses traditional and social media to encourage DUII prevention, especially in rural areas – places where crashes too often prove fatal. With the legalization of recreational marijuana in Oregon, JCSO has also worked to educate the public regarding the dangers of driving under the influence of marijuana. Most Popular Overdose antidote to be given away Wednesday Apr 16 at 2:01 AM Makerspace coming to Central Point Apr 18 at 11:27 AM Police: Cat killed during fight between couple Apr 19 at 6:36 PM Update: Teen's name released in fatal crash Apr 16 at 10:16 AM A long view of home Apr 19 at 6:56 PM Democrats in turmoil Apr 17 at 8:17 AM Ashland magician Harry Anderson went on to TV success Apr 18 at 5:42 PM Medford School District proposes 33 new positions Apr 19 at 7:18 AM Woman charged in $7,000 Victoria's Secret underwear theft Apr 20 at 4:58 PM Man sentenced for raping, assaulting wife Apr 20 at 7:14 AM Roller Derby benefits kids battling cancer Apr 20 at 5:32 PM Grants Pass man to appear on 'American Murder Mystery' Apr 16 at 9:56 AM © Copyright 2006-2018 Rosebud Media LLC. All rights reserved. Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com ~ P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501