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Enid Police Department
Thursday December 22nd, 2011 :: 11:43 a.m. CST

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THE ENID POLICE DEPARTMENT PLANS TO CRACK DOWN ON IMPAIRED DRIVERS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

The Enid Police Department wishes everyone a festive Holiday Season. For many people, this time of year includes “get-togethers” that include alcohol, but the Enid Police Department urges partiers to plan responsibly and to totally avoid driving after drinking.
“Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol is a risk not worth taking” said Lieutenant Mark Blodgett. “ When driving drunk you not only risk going to jail you also risk taking the chance of being in a crash that could seriously injure or even kill yourself and others.”
If alcohol will be part of your holiday activities The Enid Police Department recommends the following guidelines for those planning a Fourth of July celebration:
• Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin. Designate a non-drinking driver and give that person your keys.
• If you’re impaired, call a taxi, a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation.
• If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to call law enforcement officers.
• If you know someone who is about to drive a vehicle or ride a motorcycle while impaired, take his or her keys and help make other arrangements to get home safely.
“Officers of the Enid Police Department will be out both day and night this holiday season cracking down on impaired drivers” said Lieutenant Mark Blodgett. “If you’re stopped driving a vehicle while under the influence alcohol you will go to jail. No exceptions.”

Lieutenant Mark Blodgett
Enid Police Department
(580) 242-7000
[email protected]

Address/Location
Enid Police Department
301 W Owen K Garriott Rd
Enid, OK 73701

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 580-242-7000

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