PPD places first in state ‘DUI Challenge’

Posted on July 11, 2014

The Perry Police Department (PPD) earned its second first place win in three years in the Florida Law Enforcement Liaison Program’s “DUI Challenge,” winning more than $16,000 in grant awards.

The funds will be used to purchase DUI enforcement-related equipment such as in-car video cameras, body camera and other traffic safety items, Capt. Jamie Cruse said.

PHOTO: The Perry Police Department won first place in the Florida DUI Challenge Initiative sponsored by the Florida Law Enforcement Liaison Program. Shown with the trophy are (l to r) Ptl. Scott McKenzie, Ptl. Kyle Johnson, Ptl. Jamin Cephus and Sgt. Gina Deeson. The department received more than $16,000 in award grants, which will be used to purchase DUI-related safety equipment, like the speed trailer bought with prize grants the PPD won three years ago.

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