With Super Bowl Sunday in full swing, partygoers are being urged by the Eden Prairie Police Department (EPPD) to not let their celebrations end in tragedy. A recent warning from the EPPD highlighted the need for a sober driver if attending festivities, emphasizing that they will be ramping up enforcement to deter and catch drunk drivers.
According to a social media post from the Eden Prairie PD's official account, the police department will heighten DWI patrols in response to a concerning increase in alcohol-related accidents. The sobering statistics reveal that nine people have already lost their lives to such incidents in Minnesota since the year began. The EPPD alone has made 21 arrests for DWI in 2024, signaling a persistent battle against impaired driving.
Plan attending a Super Bowl party today? If so, plan for a sober driver.
— Eden Prairie PD (@EdenPrairiePD) February 11, 2024
EPPD will have extra DWI enforcement tonight.
In ‘24, 9 people have died in alcohol-related crashes in MN.
EPPD have made 21 arrests for DWI in ‘24.
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"In ‘24, 9 people have died in alcohol-related crashes in MN," the EPPD's social media post warned, framing the conversation with hard facts that underscore the risks associated with drinking and driving. There's a clear push from law enforcement for community members to make responsible choices and avoid becoming part of these grim statistics.
The department's message is straightforward: "Plan attending a Super Bowl party today? If so, plan for a sober driver." By casting a spotlight on the issue, the EPPD hopes to encourage preventive measures. The plan is clear from their communications; no Super Bowl celebration is worth the irreversible consequences of driving under the influence. With the added presence of law enforcement on the roads, the EPPD's unspoken hope is likely that revelers think twice before getting behind the wheel after the game. Be safe!
