VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. — The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and Vanderburgh County Fire Department are partnering to strengthen DUI enforcement.

Certified fire department paramedics can now perform evidentiary blood draws during certain impaired-driving investigations, WEVV reported. Deputies may request their assistance when a suspect isn’t being transported to a hospital or when paramedics are already on scene providing medical care.

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“This agreement ensures that impaired driving cases are handled promptly, safely and in accordance with Indiana law, while also sparing motorists from unnecessary trips to the jail or hospital,” Sheriff Noah Robins

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