MIAMI BEACH, FL (352today.com) – In an effort to maintain law and order during spring break, Gov. Ron DeSantis directed the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to deploy manpower and tactical assets to popular spring break destinations like Miami, Daytona, and Panama City Beaches.
“Florida may be popular for spring break, but it is inhospitable to criminal activity,” said DeSantis. “Florida does not tolerate lawlessness and chaos. I am directing state law enforcement agencies to provide additional personnel and assets to local entities to ensure that they have the resources they need to keep the peace over spring break.”
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The governor’s office says 17 law enforcement agencies have requested the assistance of a total of 140 state troopers to assist with spring break. FHP will activate 24 Quick Response Troopers in Bay, Volusia, Broward, and Dade counties for immediate response to incidents.
“The tourism demand has simply exploded. But Florida is a law-and-order state, as well,” said Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Executive Director Dave Kerner. “Our State Troopers will deploy both here in Miami Beach and state-wide to assist local law enforcement in keeping our residents and visitors safe this spring break season.”
In Miami Beach, safety measures include:
- Curfews
- Security searches
- Bag checks
- Early beach closures
- Barricades
- DUI checkpoints
- Parking and lane closures
Uniformed officers will patrol in vehicles, ATVs, bicycles, and on foot.