NCAA® 2007 Men's College World Series - Omaha, Nebraska

The Omaha Police Department would like to offer some tips to ensure that the 2005 College World Series is safe and enjoyable for all who attend.

There are several suggestions regarding safety that we want to make the public aware of.  Most of these tips are regarding thefts from vehicles.

There are a few simple things that people can do to safeguard their belongings:

• Do not leave items of value in your vehicle in view of the public. (Cameras, handheld games, laptop computers, tools, jewelry, keys, CD’s, tapes, etc.)
• If your wallet or purse is too cumbersome to have on your person, leave it at home.  Do not try to hide it under your seat or put it in your glove box.
• Do not leave backpacks in your vehicle in plain view
• Try to park in well lit areas when out at night
• If your vehicle is equipped with an alarm, remember to use it!

We recognize that there are out of town visitors that may come from a state where the laws regarding the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public differ from those in place here in Omaha.  It is for this reason that we would like to include the following city ordinances regarding drinking in public places.

Ordinance #15-13: Consumption of Liquor on Public

Right-Of-Way.  This ordinance basically states that it is unlawful for any person to consume alcoholic liquor in public.  This includes streets, alleys, parking areas or other public right-of-way.

Ordinance #15-14: Possession of open containers in public places.  This law basically states that unless otherwise permitted by law or ordinance or authorized by a license it is unlawful for any person to have in their possession or physical control any open containers which contains alcoholic liquor while on any street, highway, boulevard, alley, public or privately owned parking lot that is open to the public, public sidewalks, or other public way within the city.  This also includes any grounds or property within the city owned by or under control of the city or other public subdivision.