MEDIA RELEASE

June 30, 2009

Contact: Captain B. Weimer

 Office (573) 882-5923
 Cellular (573) 999-1979

You Drink and Drive. You Lose:

From July 3rd through July 5th the University of Missouri Police Department will be participating with other law enforcement agencies across Missouri in the You Drink and Drive. You Lose campaign.  The department will be aggressively enforcing drunk driving laws around the campus during this time period. 

While the department continues to collaborate with other campus and community resources to provide educational information and resources to prevent drunk driving, the department also realizes the importance of enforcing the negative consequences of making poor choices when it comes to alcohol and drunk driving.  Individuals who are choosing to go out and drink alcohol are encouraged to have a sober individual with them to ensure they get home safely.  These arrangements should be made before one goes out rather than after the fact when their decisions may be influenced by alcohol. 

For more information on impaired driving, visit  www.saveMOlives.com

MUPD 9 - 2009