Law enforcement will have increased DWI patrols over Thanksgiving holiday

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 28 November 2024 at 8:16 am

ALBION – Law enforcement agencies will have increased patrols for impaired drivers from the Thanksgiving holiday through this weekend, said Chris Bourke, the Orleans County sheriff and county’ DWI coordinator.

“Be safe, be smart, and have a plan!” Bourke said.

Law enforcement officers across New York State will have an increased presence through the Thanksgiving holiday in a coordinated effort to reduce the number of impaired driving-related injuries and deaths.

The STOP-DWI Thanksgiving High Visibility Engagement Campaign is one of many statewide enforcement initiatives promoted by STOP-DWI New York and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.

The Statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign also targets Halloween, the Holiday Season, Super Bowl Weekend, St. Patrick’s Day, Memorial Day Weekend, July 4th weekend and Labor Day.