Pub & Club Goers in Hemel Hempstead Could be Breathalysed

Pub and club-goers in Hemel Hempstead could be breathalysed on their nights out as Herts Police take part in a national alcohol awareness campaign.

Officers will be operating the checks on those who’ve had "one too many" at the town’s Function Rooms and Full House venues.

They will also be carrying out licensing patrols alongside Dacorum Borough Council as part of the initiative, due to run until September 28.

People will be encouraged to drink responsibly, with the main message focusing on the amount of time and police resources that have to deal with the consequences of people consuming too much alcohol.

According to police, when people drink to excess they can start to lose their normal reasoning which leaves them vulnerable to aggression and accidents, while long-term alcohol abuse has a significant health and social impact.

There is also a new telephone counselling service for those who need support for alcohol abuse or dependency which was launched earlier this month.  0300 111 2470

The service will be available on three evenings per week from 6pm to 9pm and on Saturday mornings. Calls are charged at the local rate.