The Department of Public Safety will be conducting DUI Checkpoints on the days and times listed below.  These Checkpoints are some of the activities set forth as part of the “Impaired Driving National Enforcement Crackdown” scheduled for this week.

Sobriety/DUI Checkpoint: March 18, 2010

The first set up will be held on Friday, March 18, 2010, on 2W Puerto Rico by the Army Reserve Center, on the southbound outer lane.  The checkpoint will commence at 4:30 p.m. and terminate at 5:15 p.m.

The second set up will be on the same day, along Route 33 in front Susupe Ada’s Gym on the southbound outer lane. The checkpoint will commence simultaneously with the first set from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Each checkpoint conducted will last at least 75 minutes (1 hour 15 minutes) at each location.  This activity is part of the Department of Public Safety’s efforts to deter, detect and apprehend impaired motorists on our highways and to ensure that all vehicle occupants are protected. 

Checkpoints are subject to be terminated it begins to rain. In addition, Police Officers will be conducting Highway Criminal Interdictions, Saturation Patrol, and Aggressive Driver Interdictions, and Laser Activities.

For more information, please contact Sgt. Sylvan Rangamar 664-9084 or 664-9085.

This is inform the general public that  Mr. Ambrosio T. Ogumoro has been appointed as the Deputy Commissioner of the CNMI Department of Public Safety. Along with Commissioner Santiago F. Tudela, critical issues pertaining to different sections of DPS will be addressed.  Deputy Ogumoro has been delegated to oversee operational and administrative functions of the Department.

Commanders/ Officer in Charge and Supervisors within the department have been assigned to their respective units through out the Police and Fire division base on their acquired training and expertise. The reassignment of personnel is a result of wide range operational changes and also is an attempt to reduce overall cost. The combine effort between the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner is relevant in developing policies and addressing priority concerns to maintain and enhance the services within department and  out to the community. 

When asked about his appointment as Deputy Commissioner he stated “Assuming the responsibility is not a new thing, however, understanding the sacrifice and to be proficient to do what’s best is one of the many things that I will contribute for the betterment of the department.”