JACKSON HOLE, WYO – With the 2018 World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb almost here, the Jackson Police Department passed along a few reminders and tips for enjoying the weekend.
- Drink responsibly. Don’t let your intoxication get to the point where the police need to be involved. We want you to enjoy your weekend in Jackson and a night in jail shouldn’t be part of that.
- Be proactive. Think ahead. How will you get home if you’ve been drinking? For that matter, where is home?
- Know where you’re staying. If you’re contacted by the police for being too intoxicated, this can be the difference between going to jail or having the officer help you get to your destination.
- Carry money for a taxi. Keep the number for a taxi service in your phone or in your pocket. We have more taxis in Jackson than anywhere else in the state and we would encourage people to take advantage of that as well as other services such as Uber.
- Walking is always an option…but. Walking is not a good option for those who drink to the point they cannot safely do so. You are NOT being targeted or intentionally hassled for choosing not to drive drunk. It’s a matter of public safety and the life saved may be your own. We’ve had two incidents this winter of intoxicated pedestrians being struck by vehicles, one resulting in death and the other in significant life changing injuries.
- Secure your property. Most crimes in Jackson are crimes of opportunity. Lock your vehicle/trailer/bicycle and secure valuables out of sight.
- For our lady visitors and locals: There is safety in numbers. Watch out for each other. Guard your drinks. Do not consume drinks that are given to you by people you do not know. Do not leave your drink unattended with someone you do not know. Don’t leave your group or allow a member of your group to leave you.
IN SUMMARY: We would encourage people to have fun and enjoy themselves, but to do so responsibly and respectfully. We often see significant incidents of property damage, theft, vandalism, sexual assaults, and fighting in addition to increased DUI’s and public intoxications, and minors under the influence. All of these types of crimes generally boil down to people becoming intoxicated to the point that they make poor decisions.
