News Releases

BayFest Safety Tips

Oct 2nd, 2014

BayFest is set to begin Friday, October 3 through Sunday, October 5, and Mobile Police Department would like to emphasize some safety tips, information and recommendations for the upcoming event.

• Park in designated areas.
• Secure important belongings inside of vehicles and out of view.
• Parents should place an identity card in their child's pocket in the event they become separated from one another. The card should provide the name of the child, address, telephone contact numbers and the name of a relative.
• In the event parents and children are separated, the children should be instructed to go to nearest police officer.
• Adults are encouraged to establish a post-event meeting place for family and friends in case you become separated.
• Wear light clothing, comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen or a hat.
• Stay hydrated.
• A city ordinance strictly forbids glass containers in public.
• No underage drinking is allowed. Uniformed and special undercover police details will arrest violators.
• If you need police assistance during the event, advise the nearest uniformed officer.
• Please cooperate with all requests from police officers.
• Uniformed and plainclothes officers will be patrolling designated areas of the crowds to identify and arrest persons engaging in criminal activity.
• Pets are prohibited during BayFest, except for special assistance animals.
• Skateboards and motorized scooters are prohibited.

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Ashley H. Rains
Public Affairs
Public Information Office
(251) 208-1918