“Going out this week to party?” a press release from the Jackson County Sheriff’s office asks.

If so, be forewarned that law enforcement officers throughout Missouri will crack down on drunken driving this weekend with increased enforcement.

The enforcement will take place sometime between Friday and Sunday. No location was disclosed or the type of enforcement — checkpoints or saturation patrols — that would take place.

The Cass County Safety Traffic Enforcement Program and Jackson County Traffic Safety Task Force will participate in the enforcement efforts looking for drivers under the influence of alcohol and other drugs.

“It’s never worth the risk to drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol,” Cass county Sheriff Dwight Diehl said in a release. “Drivers could lose their license, pay large fines, or worst of all, cause a tragic loss of life.”

Both departments encourage people who drink, not to drive. They also suggest choosing a designated driver before going out.

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