Lincoln Police officers are out in force on this St. Patrick’s Day. The goal of the special detail is to reduce the number of traffic crashes and DWI violations while helping to promote responsible sales & service of alcoholic beverages in bars and restaurants throughout the city.
Extra officers have been added to each of Lincoln’s four geographic police teams. These officers will be conducting alcohol compliance checks at licensed liquor establishments in all areas of the city.
When that detail is complete, the officers will conduct a high visibility traffic enforcement with emphasis placed on traffic enforcement and DWI violations. The Nebraska Department of Transportation-Highway Safety Office is providing funding for the extra officers.
“It is our hope that, by conducting this special detail, we can help reduce the number of traffic crashes and intoxicated drivers while promoting responsible sales & service of alcoholic beverages,” LPD said in a statement.