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DA Susan Cacace and State Police launch D.A.S.H.—the District Attorney's Safer Highways initiative—targeting the Sprain Brook Parkway and I-684. DWI arrests are up 41% since 2020. Crashes are up 10% over five years. Two senior prosecutors are now reviewing highway stops in real time for criminal escalation.

IN THIS EPISODE:

(0:00) Cold Open: Prosecutors ride along with state troopers
(0:20) Deep Dive: D.A.S.H. launches February 2 on Sprain Brook and I-684
(1:30) The numbers: 41% DWI increase, 10% crash increase, fatal incidents
(2:45) How it works: prosecutors reviewing stops for criminal charges
(3:45) The Padilla pursuit: no plates, dead-end road, rammed patrol car
(4:30) Greenburgh's push for speed cameras
(4:50) What Else: WCA workforce development summit March 19
(5:20) Iona University summer workforce program
(5:45) County EV charging infrastructure investment

Sources:
Westfair Communications: Westchester DA and State Police launch safer highways program
Yonkers Times: DA Cacace and NYSP announce new traffic safety initiative
News 12: D.A.S.H. initiative begins on I-684, Sprain Brook Parkway
Greenburgh Daily Voice: Driver rams police cruiser after parkway pursuit

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