Experiencing the fun on New Year’s Eve helps close out a great or not-so-great year. Hancock Police and local law enforcement want the community to enjoy the evening’s festivities. While making sure residents get home safely. Police Chief Tami Sleeman says the department’s biggest concern tonight starts with drunk driving. She encourages people to make a plan with friends family or ride-sharing services.
You know, whether it’s a designated driver or have something set up where you have another family member, like when you’re going to leave wherever you’re at, you know, that someone, you have someone to come and pick you up, whether you call for a lift, but already have those plans made prior to going out. – Tami Sleeman, Chief of Police, Hancock Police Department
Law enforcement departments around the copper country encourage organizing a designated driver or making plans to use a ride-sharing service. In the local area, Superior Transportation plans to provide free rides to people traveling within Houghton city limits after bars close. Those interested in learning more about creating a New Year’s eve safety plan can find more information and emergency contacts for law enforcement and medical services below.
Call 911 in the case of any emergency. To contact emergency service providers or law enforcement agencies directly find more information below.
Houghton County Sheriff’s Office 906 482 0055
Hancock Police Department 906 482 3102
City of Houghton Police Department 906 482 2121
Laurium Police Department 906 337 4000
Michigan State Police – Calumet Post 906 337 5145
Keweenaw County Sheriff 906 337 0528
How to make a plan as a designated driver.
