Extra West Des Moines Police On the Road This Weekend

The West Des Moines Police Department will have additional officers on patrol for this weekend to deter alcohol-related offenses, according to a news release from the department.

The additional officers are paid for by a grant from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau.

Below are some tips to have a safe weekend:

• Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin;
• Before drinking, designate a sober driver and leave your car keys at home;
• If you’re impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation so you are sure to get home safely;
• If you see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to call 911;
• And remember, if you know someone who is about to drive while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely.