Police will be out in force tonight
Designate a driver for "Thanksgiving Eve"
11/23/05
 
Going out on "Thanksgiving Eve"? Be sure to have a designated driver, because the police will be out in force.  Tonight, the Novi Police Department will have increased uniform patrols in the area of Main and Market Streets, as well as in the Fountain Walk Mall area.

Novi Police Chief David Molloy explains, "We realize that this will likely be a very busy night for the local bars in our area and we will be proactive in our presence. If patrons are going to drink, we strongly encourage them to please drink responsibly. Please appoint a designated driver before heading out for the evening so everyone can enjoy a safe and happy holiday season."

In addition to a full compliment of Novi Police officers on duty tonight, the Alcohol Enforcement Unit from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office will have four dedicated units working targeted alcohol enforcement in Novi.

Chief Molloy notes, "We are proud of the preventative partnership we have with Sheriff Bouchard and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office and are pleased that they will be working with our Novi officers on what is traditionally a very busy night in the metropolitan Detroit area."