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- Develop a competition
between units to reduce alcohol-related traffic incidents. Reward units
that reach certain milestones (six months, one year, etc.) and recognize
them at base events.
- Use base publications,
e-mail, bulletin boards, displays, signs and other communication channels
to encourage participation in Designated Driver programs, both on and off
base.
- Develop talking points
for the base Commander or public affairs officers who may have the opportunity
to talk to the media.
- Contribute a military
vehicle for local Lights On For Life Day parades or displays.
- Contribute guest editorials
or columns to local newspapers describing the installations efforts to reduce
impaired driving and contribute to the communitys efforts.
- Hold 3D Prevention
Month activities at on-base schools, clubs and exchanges.
- Invite speakers from
the local community (law enforcement, emergency room doctors and nurses,
victims) to participate in public information and education efforts.
- Place the You Drink
& Drive. You Lose. and the Friends Dont Let Friends Drive Drunk
campaign logos or messages on leave passes.
- Establish a partnership
with a local taxi service to provide Taxi Cards to all base personnel. In
the event of impairment, a taxi will give them a ride home. The person using
the card would then be required to reimburse the unit within 15 days.
- Make sure each soldier
has been given the bases alcohol and drug policy, as well as any information
on Designated Driver programs.
- Remind personnel about
base policies concerning impaired driving.
- Establish a no questions
asked penalty free program to encourage base personnel to use designated
drivers.
- Establish a partnership
with base groups such as the medical community, emergency medical service
providers, military police, clergy and officers.
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