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County police will patrol for both, driving while intoxicated and boating while intoxicated offenders on Suffolk County roads and waterways.
Police Highway Patrol, Motorcycle Section, Selective Alcohol Fatality Enforcement (SAFE), and Marine Bureau, as well as precinct-level patrol officers, will be part of this county-wide enforcement effort.
During Labor Day weekend 2018, 41 people were arrested for driving while intoxicated and there was one arrest for boating while intoxicated, according to the officials.
“We do not want a weekend of fun to turn into a tragic one,” said Bellone.
“If you plan to drink during the upcoming holiday weekend, use common sense and plan a way home because if you get behind the wheel after you’ve been drinking, you will be caught and you will be held accountable.”
“The safety of our residents and visitors is of the utmost importance,” Hart said.
“As always, the Suffolk County Police Department will take a zero-tolerance approach when it comes to intoxicated drivers and boaters.”
Residents and visitors are reminded if they see an intoxicated driver or boater, call 911.
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