How Many DUI Arrests Were Made in Libertyville in 2012?

The results of the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) annual DUI Arrest Survey showed that there were 111 DUI arrests in Libertyville last year, putting Libertyville at No. 61 on the list of 158 towns that provided results.

The results also show that the DUI arrest rate per officer in Libertyville was 2.85 arrests. There were 39 sworn officers in Libertyville, according to the survey results.

"One reason AAIM continues to survey and report the number of impaired driving arrests throughout Illinois (is) because traffic safety advocates believe that drunk drivers who are arrested are the fortunate ones," said Marti Belluschi, AAIM board vice president and crash survivor. "In our impaired driving prevention programs, we always remind people that if they are driving drunk, they are lucky if it is a cop that stops them, rather than a tree, another car or a small child."

Rockford ranked No. 1 in terms of drunk driving arrests, with 686. 

In terms of counties, Cook County ranked first, with 430 arrests. The Lake County Sheriff's Office made 337 DUI arrests in 2012.

"Departments that make more DUI arrests do not necessarily pinpoint more drunk drivers in Illinois communities," said Rita Kreslin, AAIM executive director. "It does indicate additional active enforcement in municipalities and counties, which aides in targeting DUI offenders."

To see the complete list of results, visit the AAIM website.