Celebrate the 4th of July Holiday Responsibly
City of Long Beach
["Long Beach Police Department"]
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A- A A+ Long Beach Police Department Media Relations 400 W. Broadway Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 570-5273 6/10/2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release # 2016 Subject: CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY RESPONSIBLY Contact: Media Relations Detail (562) 570-5273 The 4th of July holiday is a great day to spend with friends and family and celebrate this great countries independence. The Long Beach Police Department encourages those celebrating the holiday to do so in a safe and responsible manner. We are reminding residents and visitors that all fireworks, including those marked “Safe and Sane,” are illegal in the City of Long Beach. The Police Department will be out in force the days leading up to and on July 4th to ensure compliance with the Long Beach City Ordinance that bans fireworks.  Anyone found in violation of the city ordinance may be cited or arrested. Those found in violation may be faced with a $1,000 fine, sentenced to jail for six months, or both. The fines and penalties may increase depending on the fireworks’ classification. Police officers will also strictly enforce laws pertaining to drunk driving, drinking in public, public intoxication, underage drinking, and illegal barbecues. The use of personal barbecues in all city parks and beaches is prohibited. Use of permanent city installed barbecues is acceptable. All parks and beaches from Shoreline Drive to the end of the Peninsula will be heavily patrolled. For those who would like to enjoy fireworks, please plan to attend a safe and professionally controlled firework show to ensure the safety of your family, friends, and property. For those looking for a location to dispose of fireworks may voluntarily do so at all fire stations, Lifeguard Headquarters (2100 E. Ocean Boulevard, on the West side of the Junipero lot), or any police station. The Long Beach Police Department encourages responsible parenting and request that parents closely supervise their children, set expectations for proper behavior, and monitor their activities. We also urge everyone to follow the “See Something, Say Something”, philosophy, and report suspicious or illegal activity by calling Long Beach Police Dispatch at (562) 435-6711 or 9-1-1. Together, we can enjoy a safe holiday. This information is preliminary and is intended for early information use rather than being a formal investigative report. About Long Beach Police Department The mission of the Long Beach Police Department is to enhance public safety through partnerships, while providing a safe City for all people. For more information on the Police Department, please visit us at www.longbeach.gov/police . Follow us on social media to stay connected: Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . 