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City outlines approach to illegal fireworks: social media, nonemergency lines and coordinated patrols
Summary
Police and fire officials told council they will coordinate patrols for illegal fireworks around July 4, advise residents to use the nonemergency phone or police channels, and use social media messaging; they said apps and Go services are less effective for real-time enforcement.
With Independence Day approaching, Lathrop police and fire officials told the City Council they will coordinate enforcement and outreach to address illegal fireworks, encourage residents to use the police nonemergency line rather than 911, and post guidance on social media rather than rely on third-party apps.
Fire Chief and Police representatives said the city typically coordinates joint patrols by fire prevention staff and police and that the department will prioritize public…
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