Spring Break Policing Costs and Enforcement
Summary
March brought about 2,000 traffic stops, nearly 400 arrests, and $23,106 in overtime. Crowds migrate between bars that close at different times, creating traffic and safety problems in a five-block radius around St. Andrews. The chief is exploring a prisoner transport van to reduce lost officer time.
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Last discussed Apr 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
$23,106 in police overtime was spent in March, and residents foot the bill for security at concert events where promoters pull no permits.
Residents near entertainment areas benefit from proactive patrols and the flexible shift scheduling that reduced overtime.
St. Andrews residents see depressed property values and economic headwinds from high arrest totals, per Commissioner Street.
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