Everyone prepares for new years differently, from a sparkly new outfit to photo props to certain sparkly beverages. For the Riley County Police Department, it meant getting lots of rest, attending briefings and bracing themselves for what could be a very long night.
Not only did RCPD take calls and make arrests, they also live tweeted their night in blue for all their followers to see.
It was evident this was not their first new years by some of their first tweets of the night at about 7 p.m.
A full house for the last briefing before the ball drop. Just a small part of everyone out to keep you safe tonight! pic.twitter.com/K1OfmY0Cid
— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) January 1, 2017
Full house in dispatch to handle the influx of calls we are expecting. If you need us, call us! We are here for you. pic.twitter.com/ENAR1mRFxs
— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) January 1, 2017
In fact, dispatch takes their jobs so seriously, the shoes had to come off.
"Shoes off, its business time" #overheardindispatch
— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) January 1, 2017
Thankfully, they know just want to answer when the calls come in.
"Riley County 911, where is the location of your emergency?" Gonna be hearing that a lot tonight. Look out for each other, Riley County.
— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) January 1, 2017
RCPD appeared to be ready for anything that could come their way – including the easily preventable offenses.
Officers out with an individual for urinating in public. There are lots of restrooms available in Aggieville. No need for that.
— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) January 1, 2017
The crimes got a bit more serious around 9 p.m., but it appears someone had a hard time accepting their arrest.
"We aren't going to kick her out of her house sir. Especially when you were the one arrested for domestic battery" #overheardindispatch
— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) January 1, 2017
But at 9:47 p.m., RCPD was impressed with the limited number of issues around Aggieville coming from growing crowd.
Crowds getting bigger in Aggieville, but not seeing many issues at the moment. Very impressed!
— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) January 1, 2017
The few issues must have given RCPD officers the time to offer advice to the Aggieville goers.
Guys, doing the dab to Auld Lang Syne isn't a thing, not even in 2017.
— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) January 1, 2017
I don't want to tell you how to party, but if you're drinking until you throw up blood, you might be doing it wrong.
— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) January 1, 2017
However, it did not last long, according to their Twitter.
Officers responding to a reported domestic. Not the best way to start off a new year. Be kind to each other!
— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) January 1, 2017
After a pretty slow period, we have 9 calls on the board ranging from domestics to accidents to folks passed out from partying too hard.
— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) January 1, 2017
First dui arrest of the new year. Please don't drink and drive. You put yourself and others at risk when you drive impaired.
— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) January 1, 2017
One arrested for disorderly conduct after a verbal argument. Words hurt, guys. They can also get you arrested.
— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) January 1, 2017
As more crimes began to appear and as the night grew later, RCPD got a little more witty with their advice.
Have a buddy with you when you drink, so you don't end up having police respond when you wander onto a stranger's property.
— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) January 1, 2017
Fighting a bouncer doesn't accomplish anything other than getting banned from the bar and sleeping in an uncomfortable bed for the evening.
— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) January 1, 2017
Multiple duis already tonight. Have a designated driver, call a cab, or get an uber. You don't want us to be you chauffeur!
— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) January 1, 2017
Pro tip: When calling to report an emergency, don't argue with someone else and ignore us. We can't help if we don't know where you are.
— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) January 1, 2017
Driving the wrong way down a street in Aggieville at 230 AM is a sure fire way to support our local courts.
— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) January 1, 2017
You have to have your lights on when you're driving at night. It's both the law AND common sense.
— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) January 1, 2017
For good reason though, as it appeared some people in Manhattan could have used the advice before celebrating a new year.
Between midnight and 10 pm. on Dec. 31, RCPD took in 130 calls.
We took 130 calls for service between midnight and 10:00 PM. We'll give you a total number b/w 10PM and 2AM.
— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) January 1, 2017
