The town of Dennis is reinforcing its safety protocols at local beaches for the Fourth of July following a spike in unsafe behaviors from 2019 to 2023. New restrictions, including banning daily parking passes and enforcing a zero tolerance policy on alcohol and drugs, were successful last year, leading to a significant drop in emergency calls and arrests. The same measures will now extend to West Dennis Beach to promote a family-friendly atmosphere during the holiday.
"Last year's Fourth of July measures made a tremendous difference," said Dennis Police Chief John Brady. "Families were able to relax and enjoy the holiday without disruption..."
From 2019 to 2023, Dennis police say there was a 'dramatic increase' in unsafe and dangerous conduct at the beaches... Calls for emergency services doubled at Mayflower..."
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