EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPCSO) said Wednesday it is partnering with several law enforcement agencies to launch a two-phase “Blackout Wednesday” operation ahead of Thanksgiving.
Phase 1 (Daytime): Targeting distracted, speeding, and reckless drivers.Phase 2 (Evening): Concentrating on impaired-driving enforcement.
As of October 2025, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has issued 8,736 citations and made 111 DUI arrests and 64 DUID arrests, 175 in total.
Deputies shared the following tips for planning a safe holiday:
Always designate a sober driver or use a ride-share. Buckle up and slow down.Avoid distractions—put the phone away.Watch for pedestrians and cyclists.Report suspected impaired drivers by calling 911.
Agencies participating in the enforcement include the Colorado State Patrol, Colorado Springs Police Department, Fountain Police Department, Monument Police Department, Palmer Lake Police Department, Calhan Police Department, Fort Carson Military Police, and Pueblo Police Department.
EPCSO said these agencies collaborated throughout 2025 to educate the community on safe driving and uphold traffic safety laws across the Pikes Peak region.
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