LASD reminds football fans to go safely !!!

Los Angeles County, Calif. – The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is reminding football fans to stick to the “go safely” game plan and designate a sober driver if you plan on drinking at a Super Bowl LVI watch party. During Super Bowl LVI weekend, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will have additional deputies on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. “If you plan to have a drink or two, choose a sober way to get to and from wherever you are watching the game,” Sergeant Robert Hill said. “Have a ride-hailing service or a family member who hasn’t been drinking take you home.” The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reminds the public that alcohol is not the only substance that impairs. Marijuana, prescription drugs, and over-the-counter medications can all affect your ability to drive safely. Do your research and understand the potential side effects of certain drugs. “When it comes to getting to and from places safely, we’re all on the same team,” Sergeant Robert Hill. “The choice is simple: Don’t drive impaired.” Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. MEDIA NOTES: To schedule an interview regarding the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Traffic Safety Operations, please contact Sergeant Robert L. Hill at 323-890-5480 or via email at RLHill@lasd.org. Forwarded by: Deputy Alejandra Parra Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Hall of Justice - First floor 211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-229-1700 Website: http://www.lasd.org LA Crime Stoppers: Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station. If you wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), using your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google play or the App Store, or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org *Text & Email, Register for LASD Nixle messages: To receive more detailed, up-to-date information via E-MAIL and/or TEXT directly from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), sign up for "Nixle" alerts at http://www.Nixle.com and register for "LASD – Headquarters Newsroom (SHB), Los Angeles County Sheriff" AND your local LASD station area. Or, to receive URGENT TEXT ALERTS ONLY, text your zip code to 888777. Standard text messaging rates may apply depending on your calling plan. Alex Villanueva, Sheriff Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Address/Location LASD - Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept Information Bureau (SIB) 211 E Temple St Los Angeles, CA 90012 Contact Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergencies: 213-229-1700