In South Louisiana, alcohol is a part of life.
“You look at sporting events, parades, festivals, things like that. If you look at Louisiana historically, alcohol is part of the culture here,” says Lt. Cory Reech.
When alcohol is a part of the culture, it can also be part of the problem. Something Lt. Reech has seen up close. He’s been in DWI Enforcement for more than 25 years.