The region's largest DUI checkpoint will involve personnel from the state police's Washington Troop B headquarters and Pittsburgh barracks, where Cpl. Pokorny was stationed, and the West Hills, North Hills and Pittsburgh DUI task forces.
Ms. Tress said at least 20 police officers will be checking cars simultaneously, an indication that the checkpoint will be set up on a heavily traveled traffic artery.
Three registered nurses will be on hand to draw and test blood from drivers suspected of being impaired by drugs or alcohol. A driver with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or higher is legally drunk.
Other workers at the checkpoint will conduct field sobriety tests, write up operator and mechanical violations, handle DUI paperwork and arrange towing.
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