Hamilton Police had a zero tolerance approach to the Saint Patrick’s Day events in the McMaster University student housing area. This kept festivities in good order.

Hamilton Police worked closely together with Hamilton By-law and McMaster Security to ensure Saint Patrick’s Day festivities in the McMaster student housing area of Westdale was kept under control. Regardless ofthe sunny temperatures on March 17, 2018, police were happy to see the majority of students adhering respectfully to the provincial drinking laws and city noise by-laws.

Hamilton Police took a pro-active approach and deployed the Mounted Unit, Public Order Unit and Action Team to the streets on Saturday which prevented house parties and alcohol type behaviours from escalating.

Stats for the McMaster / Westdale area:

• 48 Provincial Liquor and Noise By-law tickets
• 41 calls for service (McMaster/Westdale only)

Hamilton Police would like to extend thanks to those that followed the laws and showed respect to our city.

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Constable Lorraine Edwards #80 - Media Relations Officer