Deputies showed up at various local bars around the University of Central Florida on May 5.
The University of Central Florida Police Department and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office partnered together that night in order to “combat some of the dangerous alcohol-related behaviors we see on holidays such as Cinco de Mayo,” UCFPD spokesperson Courtney Gilmartin said.
KnightNews.com posted photos of the deputies at the bars that night via KnightNews Facebook and KnightNews Twitter.
UCFPD issued 10 student affairs referrals for liquor law violations. One DUI arrest was made and one .02/Notice of Suspension was issued, according to Gilmartin.
A Notice of Suspension can be issued when a driver under the age of 21 has been drinking, but is not driving under the influence. If they blow over a .02, their license can be suspended for six months.
Gilmartin said the referrals were issued at Knight’s Pub, Stagger Inn, Knight Library, Applebee’s and an off-campus house party.
The fire department also came out on Cinco de Mayo, responding to two calls regarding people passing out in public from drinking, according to Gilmartin
“The goal isn’t to ruin students’ good time; we’re out there to save lives,” said Gilmartin.
