Vermont

• Type of program: DWI dedicated.
• Program name: DWI Hotline.
• Program housed: Windham County Sheriff’s Department.
• Program began: Five to eight years ago.
• Reason for initiation: The program was initiated so people could report suspected drunk drivers.
• How does the program operate: A dispatcher takes a caller’s information and forwards the information to the proper agency.
• Phone number used: 800-GETADWI and *DWI
• How is program announced or promoted:
• Is funding required: No.
• Has any evaluation been conducted: No.
• Some problems with program:
• Contact information:

                        Holly Ellis, Chief Dispatcher
                        Windham County Sheriff’s Department
                        802-365-4942
                        hellis@dps.state.vt.us

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