THUNDER BAY -- Colder weather could mean another slow year for police this New Year's Eve, but the local force isn't taking any chances.
Around two dozen officers will be out around Thunder Bay Dec. 31 on the lookout for impaired drivers but also making sure intoxicated people aren't wandering around unprepared in the cold.
"It's one of the busiest night of the year," Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Sgt. Glen Porter said.
"It's hard to predict but we are going to be ready."
He's asking people to stay safe by having a designated driver or calling a cab.
"Make sure you make those arrangements," he said.
House parties are a good way to ring in the New Year but friends need to make sure friends don't get hurt.
"If you're hosting a party make sure your guests stay safe and have a good time. That's what it's all about," Porter said.
With temperatures expected to be around -20 C everything from a collision to a short walk can have more severe consequences than past years when the weather's better.
