The Santa Cruz Police Department will implement its annual “safety enhancement zone” in the downtown area for Halloween weekend.
There will be increased police presence from Sycamore Street, south of Laurel Street, to the intersection of North Pacific Avenue and River Street, beginning Thursday, Oct. 31, at 8 a.m., through Monday, Nov. 4, at 8 a.m. More than 100 uniformed officers from SCPD and other neighboring agencies will be patrolling the area throughout the weekend.
In a release, police said that certain violations, such as trespassing, littering or public alcohol consumption, will be subjected to triple the fines in the downtown area during this period.
There will be additional no-parking zones enforced on Pacific Avenue throughout Halloween weekend.
The city will also provide increased lighting and portable restrooms throughout downtown.
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