Police declare University District Safety Initiative in Kingston, Ont. ahead of Queen’s homecoming [Video]

Police and bylaw officials in Kingston, Ont. are preparing for homecoming weekend at Queen’s University, warning illegal parties and activities will not be tolerated.

Queen’s University is hosting its annual homecoming weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the marquee event being the Queen’s Gales football game against Waterloo on Sunday afternoon.

Ahead of homecoming weekend, Kingston Police announced the University District Safety Initiative will be in effect until Nov. 3, with police and bylaw enforcing the initiative city-wide. Officers will have an increased presence in the University District and around the Queen’s University campus.

“Keep alcohol where it belongs,” police said on social media. “Police will enforce the Liquor License and Control Act. Leave the booze at home or drink it at an authorized establishment.”

The University District Safety Initiative targets several potential issues in the University District during homecoming, including nuisance parties, noise bylaw infractions and Liquor License Act …