Junction City Police Department officers will be conducting DUI Saturation patrols throughout the city on Friday night and Saturday morning June 19 and 20. According to Captain Dan Breci there will be additional patrol cars on the streets to detect and deter drunk driving.

The patrols are designed to identify intoxicated drivers.Those motorists stopped for traffic violations who are suspected of intoxication, will be given on-site field sobriety test. Confirmed impaired drivers will be arrested.

Breci said the purpose of the patrols is not to harass motorists, but increase overall motorists safety.