Conservation Police Step Up Boating Enforcement Leading Up to 4th of July Weekend

SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011.  The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police Officers (CPOs) will be out in full force this weekend on the look-out for boaters operating under the influence (OUI) of drugs or alcohol. Boaters can expect to see stepped up patrols and increased enforcement as CPOs protect Illinois waterways this coming holiday weekend.

“We want people to enjoy their time on the water, but being safe and responsible should always be…