La Porte County Sheriff’s Office Partners with Schools to Promote Prom Safety in 2017

La-Porte-County-SheriffThe La Porte County Sheriff’s Office is joining with all area schools in encouraging safe practices for the upcoming prom season. La Porte County has had 13 years of safe practices with no prom related tragedies and with everyone’s cooperation, 2017 will make 14 years. Law enforcement in La Porte County wants nothing more than positive memories for students and to that end we encourage everyone to follow a few safety tips:

Be prepared to deal with the pressures that come with the territory
Not everyone will be as smart as you. There will be some who will decide to drink or use drugs and try to encourage you to do the same. Don’t be caught off guard and say “yes” to something you’ll regret. Be ready to say “No” or walk away. Humor often works in these situations and once they realize you’re not going to join them, they’ll leave you alone.

Plan something fun and stick to the plan
Prom is all about the memories. If you and your friends plan something exciting, off-the-wall and memorable, no one will want to leave to drink or use drugs. You can go for coffee, grab a late night bite or even something silly like karaoke. By making firm plans, everyone will have a say and you’ll look forward to just being together. This will be worth far more than one night of bad choices.

Be a leader for others to see
Just like peer pressure works to get others to drink or use drugs, it can also work in a positive way. If you’re having a blast and are the life of the party AND you’re staying sober, others will take notice. Show them it’s possible and actually better to have a good time without being intoxicated. You’ll have a great time with no regrets!

Below is a list of dates and locations for proms in La Porte County. The sheriff’s office will have increased patrols during these nights. We strongly urge everyone to abide by the laws that are meant to keep all of us safe.

  • South Central~ April 22nd at the Civic Auditorium in La Porte
  • Westville~ April 29th at the Orak Shrine Temple in Michigan City
  • LaCrosse~ April 29th at Heston Hills Banquet Hall in rural La Porte County
  • New Prairie~ May 6th at Heston Hills Banquet Hall in rural La Porte County
  • Michigan City~ May 12th at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City
  • La Porte~ May 13th at the Civic Auditorium in La Porte
  • La Lumiere~ May 19th at Pottawattamie Country Club in Michigan City