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Police, fire and councilors favor education and a single community display over a citywide fireworks ban
Summary
Police and fire officials told the Police Committee they do not support a local fireworks ban, citing limited enforcement resources and existing Oregon law; members urged an educational campaign, coordination with the fire department and exploring a single community fireworks event to reduce private displays.
Police and fire officials told the Police Committee on Oct. 7 that they do not recommend a local ban on fireworks and instead urged stronger education and coordination with the fire department and local media.
“It is a misdemeanor crime to be in possession of illegal fireworks in Oregon,” the police chief said during the discussion, summarizing the state’s prohibition on aerial fireworks. “I definitely wouldn’t be in support of a firework ban,” the chief added, citing limited staff and dispatch resources around July 4 enforcement.
Committee members and staff said the city has not had a recorded house or brush fire linked to fireworks in the last 20 years but…
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