Police Increase Patrol for Super Bowl Weekend

If a Super Bowl party is in your plans this weekend, make sure you designate a driver to stay sober. Numerous police precincts across the country plan to increase the number of officers on patrol this weekend to target drunk drivers.

In Las Vegas, traffic officers from various precincts will be joining forces starting Friday to catch  DUI offenders.  The Henderson Police Department will team up with officers from the Nevada Highway Patrol, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Boulder City Police, and Mesquite Police to patrol the streets in pursuit of drunk drivers.

In Minnesota, state troopers form the Detroit Lakes and Theft River Falls districts have both said they will be out in force looking for people driving under the influence. 

According the Minnesota State Patrol, during the Super Bowl weekends in 2006-2008, 1,470 motorists were arrested for DWI, and alcohol-related crashes were accountable for five of the seven deaths that occurred.  

Police officers from both Nevada and Minnesota agree that although they want people to enjoy the Super Bowl and have fun, it's important to take the necessary measures to ensure everyone gets home safely.

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