Long Beach City Council Explores Curfew and Safety Measures After Fatal Shooting

Public Safety Measures in Belmont Shore

• 🚨 The Long Beach City Council is advancing plans to enhance public safety in Belmont Shore following a fatal shooting last month.
• 💡 Two motions were approved to explore new safety measures, including a potential midnight curfew for bars and alcohol-serving establishments.
• 🤝 Business owners in Belmont Shore are voluntarily closing their doors at midnight for 30 days to aid the city's study.

Proposed Safety Improvements

• 👮 The city manager has 45 days to study the feasibility and cost of various changes, such as earlier bar closings and increased police patrols.
• 🏛️ Reopening a local substation and stepping up DUI enforcement are also being considered.
• 📈 Residents express strong support for these measures, citing a perceived lack of police presence and a rise in crime, including stabbings, fights, and murders.

Community and Business Impact

• 💬 Residents voice concerns about the current chaotic atmosphere and worry about their children's safety coming home late at night.
• 🎯 Business owners acknowledge that while restaurants aren't the primary problem, a few