Checkpoint stops identify drunk drivers and arrest no one

[joeglow3]

Wow. I have so many different emotions over this:

"Why were hundreds of drivers stopped at Omaha checkpoints over the weekend -- some of them drunk -- and no one arrested? It turns out -- the checkpoints key purpose was research into drunk driving.

The checkpoints were set up Friday and Saturday -- night and day -- at five locations in Omaha.

Drivers were selected at random -- and asked for saliva and blood -- and even offered money. No driver was required to take part.

The federal government was running the show -- trying to find out if the extra police enforcement and education over the years is keeping drunks from driving."

http://www.wowt.com/home/headlines/Omaha-Checkpoints-Questioned-Why-Did-They-Draw-Blood-228180221.html

[shraby]

1. How did the federal goverment do that? It was shut down over the weekend. Is this bullpucky?

[joeglow3]

2. I am guesing it was a grant that was already handed out.