Bryan Police Update

Officer Kelley McKethan of the Bryan police department visits with WTAW’s Bill Oliver about Wednesday morning’s “Coffee With A Cop” event at the Brazos Valley African-American Museum, signs of alcohol poisoning and the Good Samaritan law, and locations of increased traffic enforcement.

 

McKethan reminds those headed to Chilifest this weekend to have a sober ride home before you ever go out. If a friend drank too much and is showing signs of alcohol poisoning, call 911 immediately or get them to a hospital. The Good Samaritan Law protects the person getting help for their friend. McKethan says if you are underage and been drinking or if you are intoxicated as well you will not be charged.

Signs of alcohol poisoning are:

o Confusion
o Vomiting
o Seizures
o Slow breathing (less than eight breaths a minute)
o Irregular breathing (a gap of more than 10 seconds between breaths)
o Blue-tinged skin or pale skin
o Low body temperature (hypothermia)
o Passing out (unconsciousness) and can’t be awakened