JUNEAU POLICE DEPARTMENT
6255 ALAWAY AVENUE JUNEAU, ALASKA 99801
Business (907) 586-0600
Fax (907) 463-4808
Integrity, Courage, Service, Respect
INFORMATION RELEASE
Date: 2015-12-29
From: Lt David Campbell
Case or Incident: #N/A
Thursday is New Year?s Eve and the Juneau Police Department asks all residents to exercise care while driving. We recognize that celebrating with family and friends may include drinking alcoholic beverages. It is important for partygoers to be safe and not put others at risk when traveling to and from social gatherings. As a host you can help by coordinating safe rides home for guests.
If you are driving over the holidays, don?t drink. Having alcohol in your system can impair your ability to drive safely. Be focused on your driving, avoid distractions such as cell phones, always wear your seatbelt and ensure your passengers are buckled up as well.
Saleable fireworks are legal in Juneau, but their usage could violate the law if used inappropriately. Never throw fireworks at another person, or use them in a way that might damage property. Children should never be allowed to play with fireworks and, in general, should be taught fire safety.
Fireworks usage could also violate the CBJ noise ordinance, depending on where and when they are used. JPD will strive to respond to all noise complaint involving fireworks. However, if officers are dealing with higher priority calls their response time could be delayed.
The Juneau Police Department wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
All factual allegations contained in this release are based upon preliminary investigation and are subject to change or clarification as the investigation continues. Any charges reported in this release are merely accusations and all persons named in this release are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.