Hope Mills Police Department shows Jack Britt students the dangers of drunken driving

Joseph Pierre, Fayetteville Observer
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The Hope Mills Police Department organized an event Wednesday morning at Jack Britt High School to commemorate Alcohol Awareness Month.

The event, titled "Broken Dreams," was assembled to increase outreach and education regarding the dangers of alcohol use, according to a news release from the Police Department.

The N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement, N.C. State Highway Patrol, Cumberland County EMS, UNC Air Care, Air Life of Lumberton, Phillips Towing, and Stoney Point and Hope Mills fire departments assisted in the organization of the event.

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Superior Court Judge James Ammons addressed the students at the event, emphasizing the legal ramifications of possessing and consuming alcohol, as well as driving under the influence, the release said. The Police Department also showed the 300 students in attendance a mock accident scene on the football field to demonstrate the severity of a serious crash.

Students of Jack Britt Senior High School are shown a demonstration of the scene of a drunk driving accident during the "Broken Dreams" event organized by the Hope Mills Police Department, April 25, 2024.
Students of Jack Britt Senior High School are shown a demonstration of the scene of a drunk driving accident during the "Broken Dreams" event organized by the Hope Mills Police Department, April 25, 2024.

“This month is an opportunity for parents to talk to teens about drinking and to equip them with the knowledge to handle situations involving alcohol," Hope Mills Police Chief Stephen Dollinger said in the release. "Teens who would not normally consume alcohol may be tempted to drink in certain social situations. Parents and trusted adults can play a meaningful role in shaping these decisions.”

Public safety reporter Joseph Pierre can be reached at jpierre@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Broken Dreams event hosted by Hope Mills police at Jack Britt HS