Minneapolis Officials Outline Fourth of July Safety Measures
Minneapolis officials outlined enhanced safety measures and law enforcement preparations for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend during a public safety briefing Tuesday.
The Minneapolis Police Department, Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, and State Patrol announced coordinated efforts to ensure public safety during holiday celebrations, including the Red, White, and Boom fireworks event. The Criminal Intelligence Division will monitor social media activity and criminal intelligence throughout the weekend, according to the briefing.
Officials referenced social media threats from the previous year that encouraged people to come to Minneapolis and attack residents and police with fireworks. "If you come to Minneapolis with the intent to harm, disrupt, or intimidate, you will be arrested," officials stated during the briefing. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office announced extra measures to prevent community disruption.
The State Patrol will deploy additional patrols for DWI enforcement during the holiday weekend. Officials noted that more than 1,500 DWI arrests have occurred during Fourth of July weekends over the past five years. Weather concerns were also addressed, with storms forecast and high temperatures expected for the holiday.
Officials reminded residents to use 911 only for life-threatening emergencies and to call 311 for non-urgent issues such as noise complaints. The briefing included fireworks safety guidelines, emphasizing that fireworks should only be used by adults on private property and stored properly when not in use.
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4th of July Public Safety Announcement and Enforcement Plan
A public safety official delivered an announcement outlining proactive measures and warnings for the 4th of July weekend. Key points included strict enforcement against individuals intending to cause harm or disruption, monitoring by the Criminal Intelligence Division, collaboration with the State Patrol, guidelines for legal and safe firework use, and proper usage of 911 and 311 for emergencies and non-emergencies respectively. Concerns about high temperatures and DWI arrests were also highlighted.
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If you come to Minneapolis with the intent to harm, disrupt, or intimidate, you will be arrested.
We will be taking extra measures to prevent anyone who wants to disrupt our community. We will be doing that with Criminal Intelligence Division who will be monitoring activity leading up to and throughout the weekend.
Use legal fireworks on your own property, not in public spaces. Always read the directions prior to using fireworks and use them the way that they are intended.
It's critical to remember that 911 should only be used for life-threatening or time-sensitive emergencies. Call 311 for reasons that don't require an immediate response, such as noise complaints and observing illegal use that isn't threatening life or property.
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