London police are urging residents to enjoy themselves responsibly this St. Patrick's Day .
Police have committed extra resources to patrol the downtown core, Richmond Row and areas around Western University and Fanshawe COllege.
London police have teamed up to create a Youtube video with the Western University Student Council and Fanshawe College Student Union.
The video can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/EighmPi28Nk
As well as the video, police will also be using social media to get their message across through the use of the hashtag #dontinviteus2urparty.
Police have some reminders and tips for those planning to party this March 17th.
• Control your celebrations
• Keep the party off the street
• Don’t take on the personal risk of illegally selling alcohol
• Understand that excessive noise at any time affects neighbours – Be reasonable
• Respect your neighbours
Last year, police issued 93 offence notices, with open liquor, public intoxication and public urination being the most frequent charges.
There were also a total of 240 warnings issued by police for a variety of infractions.
Police are trying to curb a large scale riot that occurred in 2012 on Fleming Drive.
A mob of some 1,000 revellers hurled objects at police and fire officials and fuelled a massive street fire with furniture, fences and alcohol.
Dozens were arrested and more 170 charges were laid.
