Police will be out in force across the Northern Territory on New Year's Eve to ensure Territorians and visitors welcome the New Year safely and enjoy a positive night out.
There will be multiple targeted police operations focusing on traffic safety and antisocial behaviour.
Operation Boone will see police deployed across the Greater Darwin region, particularly within the CBD and nightclub precincts.
Both Katherine and Alice Springs will have additional police on the beat throughout the celebrations, with a strong focus on early intervention and engagement.
Motorists can also expect to see Random Breath Testing stations and highly visible patrols as police work to ensure everyone gets home safely.
Commissioner Martin Dole said "There will be a significant police presence across the Territory to manage the number of revellers and issues associated with extended trading hours.
"In addition to these New Years operations, Operation Quinn and Operation Ludlow II are still ongoing.
"The vast majority of people attending pubs and clubs are well behaved and simply want to enjoy a night out with friends.
"Unfortunately, there are still some who don't know, or choose to ignore, their alcohol tolerance, and others who fail to make safe arrangements to get home and selfishly get behind the wheel of a car.
"Our message is simple, police are there to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable night. We ask that people look after one another, drink responsibly and plan how they will get home safely.
"There will be a lot of people in urban centres and many trying to leave at the same time. With some forward planning, options are available including staying in a hotel, arranging a sober driver, ordering an Uber, or utilising the Darwin bus service, taxis or minibuses."
