The Greenwich Police Department will be participating in “Operation Dry Water” June 26 to 28, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to boating under the influence (BUI).
During this three-day weekend, officers will be on the water reminding boaters about the dangers of boating under the influence and detecting boaters who are impaired.
Boating under the influence continues to be major problem nationwide. In fact, the leading factor in boater deaths is alcohol use while boating. By participating in “Operation Dry Water,” the Greenwich Police Department is doing their part to keep recreational boaters safe and reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to alcohol or drug use.
“Our agency encourages boaters to enjoy the boating season with friends and family, and we also encourage you do it in a safe and responsible way,” says Lt. John Brown “Drinking alcohol while on a boat can have serious, even deadly, consequences, and our goal is to make sure everyone is enjoying their time on the water and staying safe.”
In Connecticut boaters whose blood alcohol content (BAC) level exceeds the state limit of .08 can expect to be arrested for BUI and face other serious penalties including having your vessel impounded, payment of fines, and even jail time. “Operation Dry Water” will include increased patrols as well as boater education and outreach.
“Operation Dry Water” is a joint program of The Greenwich Police Department, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, the U.S. Coast Guard. For more information on “Operation Dry Water,” visit Operationdrywater.org.
