Program History In the plains of north-central Montana, the Missouri and Sun Rivers converge at the city of Great Falls, the county seat of Cascade County. It’s here in the heart of Big Sky Country that District Judge Gregory G. Pinski is addressing serious and unique needs within his community created by drug and alcohol …
San Joaquin County, CA — Located just east of the San Francisco Bay area in California’s Central Valley, San Joaquin County has approximately 726,000 residents. The area is known as one of the most agriculturally rich areas in California and produces a wide variety of crops, from asparagus to wine grapes. Alcohol-involved crashes and drunk …
Program History South Dakota is a predominantly rural state best known for extraordinary mountain sculptures such as Mount Rushmore, the Lewis and Clark Trail, and a rich Native American heritage. But since 2005, it’s also gained a reputation as an innovator in the use of evidence-based programs and high-tech solutions to battle repeat drunk drivers. …
York, PA – Nestled in the lush Susquehanna River Valley of South Central Pennsylvania, York County can trace its roots back to the 1740s when it became the state’s 5th county. While agriculture has long been a mainstay for the area, York County has also evolved into a major manufacturing hub, including being home to …
Lower Brule, SD – The Lower Brule Sioux Reservation is located along a stretch of the Missouri River in central South Dakota, and the tribe is one of nine in the state. The Lower Brule Sioux are members of the Sicangu bands of the Lakota Tribe and are governed by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal …
Burleigh County, ND – North Dakota faces unique challenges and problems around alcohol. The state has one of the highest rates of alcohol use and binge drinking in the U.S., and 10% of North Dakotans aged 12 and older are either dependent on or have abused alcohol in the past year. Alcohol plays a significant …
San Diego, CA – Like most major metropolitan areas, San Diego County has been challenged with alcohol-related crime, particularly DUI. In a typical year, more than 16,000 adult DUI arrests are made. In 2011, 45% of drivers killed in motor vehicle accidents had a BAC level in excess of 0.08%. In 2011, the South Bay …
Tulsa, OK – The Tulsa Veterans Treatment Court works with military veterans charged with non-violent felonies who struggle with drug/alcohol addictions and/or mental health problems. The court originated in 2008 when county officials realized a significant number of individuals entering the criminal justice system were veterans. In October 2008 alone, 158 veterans were arrested in …
Missoula, MT – Located in the mountainous region of western Montana, Missoula County is primarily rural, with a population of approximately 110,000 residents spread throughout 2,600 square miles. The Missoula Municipal Court started using SCRAM Continuous Alcohol Monitoring to address its DUI issue after local media ran several stories about a specific court with a …
Bothell, WA – The City of Bothell straddles King and Snohomish Counties within the Seattle metropolitan area. With two universities within close geographic proximity to Seattle, Bothell has a small-town charm that has attracted a young and affluent population. How is SCRAM CAM Being Used? Within the Bothell Municipal Court, Hon. Michelle Gehlsen is a …