New Year's Eve safety a focus at bars, on the road New Year’s Eve safety a focus at bars, on the road Businesses that are open for New Year's Eve are keeping COVID-19 restrictions in mind, and law enforcement is increasing patrols. MILWAUKEE - As many figure out how to celebrate the end of 2020 amid a pandemic, there's a focus on safety in Milwaukee County. Law enforcement is amping up patrols Thursday night, Dec. 31 -- searching for impaired drivers. With a new year approaching, some inside Who's On Third reflected on a year like none other Thursday. "2020 has taught me to go with the flow," said Dalton Erdman. "I love celebrations. Me and my boys are still going to celebrate accordingly."