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5. Rational Choice Theories of Crime
The following announcement appeared in the Cullowhee Daily News every week beginning on the first of December.
Drunk driving has always been a concern for law enforcement officials during the holiday season, particularly on New Year’s Eve. The Cullowhee Police Department has witnessed an increase in the number of people charged with DUI on New Year’s Eve over the past several years. As an attempt to reduce the number of drunk drivers on the road this year, the police department plans to set up road blocks on every major road within the city. These sobriety checkpoints will be in effect from 6 pm on December 31 until 6 am on January 1. All vehicles will be stopped to ensure sobriety. Any individual found to be operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other drugs will be arrested and charged with the appropriate offense.