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Sheriff’s Task Force Taking Aim At Spring Break Safety
March 14, 2013
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will join a Florida Sheriff’s Task Force program aimed at a cracking down on Spring Break drug and alcohol use. Operation Dry Spring — aimed at protecting the safety of Florida’s youth — will run through April 7.
The Sheriff’s Office said the use of drugs and alcohol by youth leads to emergency medical situations. There were, the Sheriff’s Office said, 190,000 alcohol related injuries to persons under the age of 21 requiring an emergency room visit in 2010.
“Come to Escambia County, enjoy our weather, beaches and varied nightlife. Do not let a momentary lapse in judgment affect you for the rest of your life,” Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan said. “Illegal activity of any kind will not be tolerated. You can have fun and be safe.”
The Florida Sheriffs Task Force will be targeting businesses that are selling alcohol, tobacco or synthetic drugs to underage youth. Operation Dry Spring will also focus on underage youth in possession of drugs, alcohol and tobacco.
Pictured: An Escambia County Sheriff’s deputy patrols Pensacola Beach. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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