emphasis patrols

Last month the Yakima Police Chief wrote a letter to the community in which he says "the culture of anything goes on Yakima streets must change."

Seely says now patrol officers in Yakima have been asked to "be mindful of this collision-causing behavior and either cite or educate where appropriate."

New teen drivers ages 16-17 years old are three times as likely as adults to be involved in a deadly crash, according to research from the AAA foundation for traffic safety.

So if you see more police in your neighborhood now you know why.

Yakima police and sheriff's deputies are joining Washington State Patrol troopers through Jan. 2 on special DUI emphasis patrols.