Police officers are out and about in Nassau County to make
sure Long Islanders celebrate the New Year safely.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County
Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder announced the enhanced patrols to identify
and arrest motorists driving under the influence of drugs and or alcohol for
the holiday weekend.
Officials say police will be patrolling the roadways through today in order to
continue their effort to keep roadways safe and free from intoxicated and
impaired drivers. These heightened patrols will utilize STOP-DWI grant
funds.
Officials are urging drivers to use proper judgment to help keep the roads
safe.