July 5, 2009
Large, Calm Crowds were reported by officers assigned to the Fireworks By the Sea fireworks show in the Channel Islands Harbor. Officers noted much larger crowds from the previous year. Parking was at a premium near Oxnard State Beach and along Harbor Boulevard as people arrived early to barbeque, play catch, and take walks on the beach. Many of the beach-goers were out-of-towners. There were few disturbances with the only arrest made being for a theft of a traffic cone. Officers did cite persons for drinking in public and possessing fireworks (which are illegal in Oxnard).
11 officers were assigned for crowd control in and around Channel Islands Harbor and Oxnard Shores. These officers were supported by a large traffic contingent which was charged with providing an orderly arrival and departure for the fireworks spectacular.
“All-in-all we were pleased with the results this year,” commented Special Projects Commander Marty Meyer, “But we were disappointed with what seemed to be an increase in the use of fireworks at this year’s event.”
PREPARED BY:
Marty Meyer, Special Projects Commander
Large, Calm Crowds were reported by officers assigned to the Fireworks By the Sea fireworks show in the Channel Islands Harbor. Officers noted much larger crowds from the previous year. Parking was at a premium near Oxnard State Beach and along Harbor Boulevard as people arrived early to barbeque, play catch, and take walks on the beach. Many of the beach-goers were out-of-towners. There were few disturbances with the only arrest made being for a theft of a traffic cone. Officers did cite persons for drinking in public and possessing fireworks (which are illegal in Oxnard).
11 officers were assigned for crowd control in and around Channel Islands Harbor and Oxnard Shores. These officers were supported by a large traffic contingent which was charged with providing an orderly arrival and departure for the fireworks spectacular.
“All-in-all we were pleased with the results this year,” commented Special Projects Commander Marty Meyer, “But we were disappointed with what seemed to be an increase in the use of fireworks at this year’s event.”
PREPARED BY:
Marty Meyer, Special Projects Commander
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