Suffolk Police Cracking Down During Holiday Weekend

Suffolk County Police will be stepping up patrols for the upcoming holiday weekend and is taking steps to remind residents of the dangers of using fireworks, according to a release by the department.

Police will be patrolling for DWI and BWI offenders on Suffolk County roads and waterways, the release said.

“The message is clear—if you are going to drink, don’t drive,” said Suffolk Police Commissioner Richard Dormer in a statement. “Our officers will be out in full force to take drunk drivers and boaters off the streets and waterways.”

The enforcement effort will include officers from the Marine Bureau, Community Oriented Police Enforcement (COPE) Units, Aggressive Driving Task Force, the SAFE-T (Selective Alcohol Fatality Enforcement) Section, as well as standard patrols, and will include checkpoints at various locations throughout the police district, according to police.

“Illegal fireworks may not only seriously harm the person lighting it but also places everyone nearby in danger,” Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy said in a statement. “We want everyone to have a safe holiday.”

Possession of fireworks by unlicensed individuals is illegal in New York State and residents are asked to report the use of illegal fireworks by calling 631-852-COPS.