Bend Police Department Honored for DUII Enforcement

Bend PD receives Enforcement Agency of the Year and DUII Officer of the Year awards

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:12pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a car key fob with a small drop of liquid on it, shot against a pitch-black background and lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the evidence collected in DUII cases.Bend police's relentless pursuit of impaired drivers has earned them top honors, underscoring their commitment to public safety.Bend Today

The Bend Police Department has been recognized by the Oregon DUII Multi-Disciplinary Training Task Force, receiving the 2025 Enforcement Agency of the Year award. Additionally, Bend Police Officer Zachary Childers was named the 2025 DUII Officer of the Year for his exceptional work in arresting impaired drivers and keeping the community safe.

Why it matters

DUII enforcement is a top priority for the Bend Police Department, as impaired driving continues to be a major factor in fatal crashes in the city. These awards highlight the department's commitment to proactive enforcement, education, and partnerships to combat drunk and drugged driving.

The details

In 2025, the Bend Police Department made over 550 DUII arrests, with Officer Childers accounting for 151 of those. The department also focused on prevention, partnering with school resource officers to educate students on traffic safety and setting up an education booth on New Year's Eve to provide free alcohol breath testing.

  • In 2025, Bend Police arrested more than 550 people for DUII.
  • In 2025, four of the five fatal crashes in Bend involved impairment.

The players

Bend Police Department

The local law enforcement agency in Bend, Oregon that received the Enforcement Agency of the Year award from the Oregon DUII Multi-Disciplinary Training Task Force.

Zachary Childers

A Bend Police Officer who was named the 2025 DUII Officer of the Year for making 151 DUII arrests that year, demonstrating a strong commitment to keeping impaired drivers off the roads.

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The takeaway

The Bend Police Department's recognition for its DUII enforcement efforts highlights its proactive approach to combating impaired driving, which remains a significant threat to public safety in the community. By combining robust enforcement, education, and partnerships, the department is working to keep Bend's roads safe for all users.