"MADD'S 'Mobile Eyes'
March Newsletter

In partnership with the Lee County Sheriff's Office and Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, MADD SWFL is proud to offer to Lee County drivers "Mobile Eyes".

Who among us has never said, "There's never a cop around when you want one." Now you can be a second pair of eyes for local law enforcement officers by utilizing your cellular phone when you spot what you believe to be an impaired driver. You can help make our roads safer by calling 911 to report the driver, giving pertinent information to the 911 dispatcher who will then pass along the information to nearby officers. Hopefully, we will save lives through this program by preventing DUI crashes before they happen. If the responding officer makes a DUI arrest, the caller will be eligible for a $100 reward. There is a lifetime maximum reward limit of $500.

Promoted and funded by our own MADD member, Bruce L. Scheiner, this program is a take-off of a similar program in Palm Beach County. It is a bold attempt to make Lee County residents aware of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or other illicit drugs, and at the same time, taking responsibility for safety on our streets. Now citizens can take an active role in apprehending drunk drivers.

MADD members Sgt. Jerry Cantrell and Lt. Dennis Brooks, and MADD member Sheriff Rod Shoap, deserve a lot of credit for putting this program together. In addition, attorney Bruce L. Scheiner has put up ten billboards around Lee County and has printed thousands of fliers and bumper stickers to promote "Mobile Eyes" at his own cost. What a great program! Thank you for caring."

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