The Richland
Police Department will be reassigning 10 officers to work fireworks related
calls on July 4. Problem areas have
included large parking lots and the Richland parks system. Officers will be focusing on education and enforcement
of those individuals contacted possessing or discharging illegal fireworks.
Any firework
that leaves the ground or shoots projectiles into the air are illegal (mortars
and bottle rockets are the most common types that are used illegally). Fireworks stands in the City of Richland sell
varieties that are legal to discharge within the City limits.
The City of
Richland slogan “If it flies, it doesn’t fly here” is a good rule of thumb to
use when choosing to discharge any type of firework. The fine for possession or discharge of
illegal fireworks is $250.00.
Contact Cpt.
Mike Cobb, 942-7362, for additional information.
