Bartlesville Police Chief Kevin Ickleberry and his staff will offer safe transportation from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Dec. 31 to anyone who might have enjoyed the New Year’s Eve festivities a little too much. The initiative aims to reduce the risks associated with impaired driving and ensure everyone can celebrate responsibly.
If you have consumed alcohol, DON’T drive — instead, call dispatch at 918.338.4001, tell the dispatcher you want to take the chief up on his offer to arrive safe and provide your location. Dispatchers will ensure that someone from the police department will come to your location and provide you with a safe ride home.
“The goal of this event is to minimize impaired driving in our city,” said Police Chief Ickleberry. “We want everyone to arrive home safely after celebrating the holiday, so it is our hope people will take advantage of this offer in the interest of public safety.
“This initiative demonstrates the department’s dedication to the well-being of all Bartlesville residents. By utilizing this service, individuals contribute to making New Year’s Eve a safe and enjoyable occasion for everyone.”
All rides must be within Bartlesville city limits. There is no cost for the service. For more information, contact the BPD at 918.338.4050.