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"Gasparilla 2024: Arrests, Ambulance Rides, and Parade Mishaps"

The Tampa Police Department reported a total of 18 arrests during the Gasparilla pirate festival, including two DUI arrests, eight BUI arrests, and eight 'other disturbances' arrests. Law enforcement agencies from around Tampa Bay assisted in patrolling the event by land, air, and sea, resulting in 84 boating warnings and 26 citations issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. Tampa Fire Rescue also assisted a 78-year-old man who fell off a float, causing a 25-minute pause in the parade, with no update on his condition yet.

1 year ago•Source: FOX 13 Tampa

Ensuring Safety and Flavor at Taste of Minnesota Festival

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2.13 min•2 years ago

Ensuring Safety and Flavor at Taste of Minnesota Festival

The Taste of Minnesota, a free family-friendly event in downtown Minneapolis, is implementing extensive security measures to ensure the safety of the estimated 100,000 attendees. Retired Minneapolis police commander Scott Gerlicher has been appointed as the director of security and has coordinated a plan that includes metal detectors at entrances, bag checks, barricades, law enforcement presence, and surveillance cameras. The goal is to create a safe environment without overwhelming attendees. The event will feature live music and end at 8 p.m. on both Sunday and Monday.

via CBS Minnesota

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