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Nassau County To Add DWI Checkpoints During Labor Day Weekend
In addition, the county's Marine Bureau will maintain its "Operation Safe Boating" program to monitor for reckless behavior on the water.
MINEOLA, NY — Nassau County Police is increasing patrols to catch drivers under the influence of drugs and alcohol during the Labor Day Weekend.
There were 490 crash fatalities nationally in 2022, according to data released by Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
The county's heightened patrols will utilize a DWI Enforcement grant from the New York State STOP DWI Program.
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The department's Marine Bureau will maintain its "Operation Safe Boating" program to monitor all waterways for reckless behavior.
County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder urge drivers and operators to use proper judgment to keep our roads and waterways safe and not to drink and drive.
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