From December 10, 2025, through January 1, 2026, the Broken Bow Police Department participated in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign funded by the Nebraska Department of Highway Safety.
The enhanced enforcement program provided funds allowing officers to work overtime hours in an effort to decrease the number of drunk and impaired drivers on the streets of Broken Bow.
During that time frame the Broken Bow Police Department responded to 101 calls for service including reports of suspicious activity, welfare checks, thefts and domestic disturbances. Officers made a total of 39 traffic stops leading to 4 total citations, 34 warnings and notices of vehicle defects. Citations and arrests resulting from the traffic stops, included a DUI, speeding and no operator’s license.
Across the state, the Nebraska State Patrol arrested 83 impaired drivers during the holiday season, due in part to the increased enforcement effort. NSP troopers also issued 1,752 citations for speeding , 107 for driving under suspension, 60 for open alcohol container, 34 citations for minor in possession of alcohol, 61 tickets for no seat belt, and 16 improper child restraint citations. Troopers also stopped 81 drivers for speeding at over 100 miles per hour. In addition to the enforcement actions, State Patrol troopers also performed 683 motorist assists during the campaign.
According to Nebraska State Patrol Superintended Colonel Bryan Waugh,”By the end of 2025, Nebraska experienced an 11% reduction in fatal crashes, thanks in part to the dedicated efforts of Nebraska State Troopers and our law enforcement partners across the state involved in traffic safety campaigns like Drive Sober.”
