SLPD: Fireworks are illegal in San Leandro - Police to increase patrols
In preparation for the July 4th holiday celebration, the San Leandro Police Department will be increasing its patrols in all City parks, as well as throughout the city, ensuring that residents and visitors have a safe and enjoyable holiday while celebrating our Nation's Independence.
The San Leandro Police Department would like to remind our residents and visitors of the following:
• All fireworks, including those determined to be "safe and sane" are illegal to possess and/or use within the City of San Leandro. Violators are subject to citation or arrest.
• The Marina Park will be open to everyone, but will close at 6pm on July 4th. Access to the El Torito and Horatio's restaurants and Marina Inn hotel will be accessible to their customers.
• All dogs in parks and public places are required to be on a leash at all times (leash can be no longer than 6 feet in length). Violators are subject to citation.
• Open alcoholic beverages are prohibited in public places and City parks. Violators are subject to citation or arrest.
• Single picnic tables at the Marina Park will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Reservations are recommended for large groups and may be made by contacting the City’s Recreation and Human Services Department at (510) 577-3462 or by visiting the following link: http://www.sanleandro.org/depts/rec/parks/default.asp
Police encourage residents and visitors to report illegal fireworks and other suspicious or criminal activity as soon as possible by doing one of the following:
1. Phone the Communications Center at (510) 577-2740. Please be patient, as call volumes greatly increase during the evening hours. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
2. Text anonymous tips by texting the letters "SLPD" and tip information to 888777.
3. Use SLPD's smartphone app and provide necessary information.
4. Send a Twitter message to @SanLeandroPD.
5. Submit an anonymous tip at http://www.sanleandro.org/depts/pd/at.asp\
"Our zero-tolerance policy on fireworks, coupled with assistance from our community in quickly reporting illegal activities, will allow for a safe and enjoyable holiday for everyone," stated Lt. Isaac Benabou. San Leandro Police will partner with other local law enforcement agencies and the Alameda County Fire Department and work together on the enforcement of illegal fireworks violations.
MEDIA UPDATES WILL BE MADE AS INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE
Please contact the San Leandro Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division with any information regarding this case or any other case at (510) 577-3230.
Information may also be submitted anonymously by:
- Phone: Anonymous Crime Tips at (510) 577-3278
- Text Message: Text “TipSLPolice” to 888777
For crime prevention tips, please visit the Police Department’s website at http://www.sanleandro.org/depts/pd or contact our Crime Prevention Unit at 510-577-3228.
DATE / TIME OF RELEASE: June 23, 2017
INCIDENTS: Fourth of July fireworks
PRESS RELEASE OFFICER: Lt. Isaac Benabou
TELEPHONE: (510) 577-3272
EMAIL: [email protected]
Address/Location
San Leandro Police Department
901 E 14th St
San Leandro, CA 94577
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-577-2740
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SLPOLICE followed by your message, to 888777