Happy Homecoming is a Safe Homecoming, Say Police

Lt. Dave Constantineau with the sent a message of welcome as well as warning with homecoming weekend upon us.

"On behalf of the men and women of the Muskego Police Department, I welcome all the Muskego High Alumni who will be going to the game," he said, adding,  "And also on their behalf, I urge the current Muskego High students and their parents to make smart responsible choices." 

Constantineau said the message goes out every year, but bears repeating for parents who want to allow their kids and their friends to drink in their home as a 'safe environment.'

"I always receive emails asking how people can continue to make such poor choices.  My response is always, 'I don’t know, but they do,'" he said.

"I will say it again.  Our young people have enough friends, they need parents who are responsible role models who maintain a high standard and hold their children to that same standard," Constantineau stressed.  "It’s easy to cave to the pressure, and bow to the lowest common denominator.  It takes determination and willpower to stand up and do the right thing, and instill those values in our children."

As time has gone on, however he said that parents are starting to get the message of responsible behavior.

"I applaud those parents who make that tough choice, and ask them to remind the kids that will be attending the homecoming game on Friday, as well as the dance on Saturday, that if they do make a poor choice and drink during homecoming festivities, don’t turn a poor choice into a tragedy by driving while drunk.  Even one drink can impair your ability.  Our students are too young to make a mistake they will have to live with for the rest of their lives."