About 100 more police officers deployed in Vancouver on NYE [Video]

Vancouver police are reminding New Year’s Eve revellers to party responsibly on Tuesday night – particularly if they’re thinking about getting behind the wheel.

Const. Tania Visintin said there will be approximately 100 extra officers deployed across the city’s downtown core to ensure public safety, and CounterAttack road checks will be set up at various undisclosed locations to catch impaired drivers.

“If you’re going to celebrate tonight, do so safely,” Visintin said. “Have a designated driver if you will be drinking.”

As in previous years, TransLink is helping people make good choices this New Year’s Eve by offering free transit – on buses, SkyTrains and SeaBuses – between 5 p.m. Tuesday and 5 a.m. Wednesday.

There will be additional buses on certain routes, and SkyTrain service will operate on an extended weekday schedule, with the last trains departing shortly after 2 a.m. 

While there are no public performances or fireworks displays planned this …