Mesa Police Department concludes safe-summer initiative
Posted 9/28/24
The Mesa Police Department recently completed its “Operation Safe Summer,” a targeted initiative aimed at reducing teen violence during the summer months.
The operation, which ran …
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Mesa Police Department concludes safe-summer initiative
Arianna Grainey
The operation, which ran from May 23 to July 31, focused on curfew violations and loud party calls as part of the department’s proactive approach to keeping Mesa’s youth safe.
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The Mesa Police Department recently completed its “Operation Safe Summer,” a targeted initiative aimed at reducing teen violence during the summer months.
The operation, which ran from May 23 to July 31, focused on curfew violations and loud party calls as part of the department’s proactive approach to keeping Mesa’s youth safe, according to a release.
Over the 10-week period, Mesa police officers worked to enforce the city’s curfew laws, which are designed to keep teenagers off the streets during late hours. Under the curfew law, teens 15 and under cannot be out without a parent or guardian between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., while those ages 16 and 17 must be home by midnight.
During the initiative, officers issued 76 citations to teenagers for curfew violations. In addition to curbing unlawful behavior, the department’s efforts contributed to a decrease in violent crime involving teens over the summer.
Preliminary crime data indicates a reduction in teen-related violence since the launch of “Operation Safe Summer,” underscoring the importance of these enforcement efforts, the release states.
