WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - County police will be conducting increased DWI enforcement and critical infrastructure patrols on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the Department of Public Safety announced on Monday, Dec. 29.
The intent is to ensure the safety of motorists and participants in large-scale events and major transportation hubs.
Roving patrols will be deployed along the Bronx River, Cross County, Saw Mill, and Hutchinson River parkways as well as in Mount Kisco and Cortlandt.
“Anyone who drives while impaired by drugs or alcohol poses a danger to themselves, other motorists and pedestrians,” said County Executive Ken Jenkins, adding that “the goal of this increased DWI enforcement is prevent tragedies and keep people safe.”
DPS Commissioner Terrance Raynor emphasized that police have “zero tolerance when it comes to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.”
He promised motorists that if they are found to be impaired, they will be arrested.
Raynor urged folks who plan to imbibe to have a designated driver and/or take a taxi or other for-hire service.
Under Operation Safeguard, a public safety and counter-terrorism initiative, the County Police and other law enforcement agencies will be conducting increased security checks of religious facilities, train stations, commuter parking areas, bus routes, shopping malls and other public gathering places.
Folks may notice more police officers -- including heavily armed tactical teams – around.
Raynor reminded the public that “this increased presence is precautionary and not in response to any specific threat.”
The Hazardous Devices Unit, known more informally as the Bomb Squad, will conduct pre-event safety sweeps at mass-gathering locations when requested by local police departments.
These preventative safety protocols may include the use of explosive-detection canines.
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