The Town of Ocean City will evaluate a new enforcement division on the beach this summer.
On Tuesday, following an hour-and-a-half long discussion, the Ocean City Council voted 4-1, with Council President Matt James opposed, to create a new enforcement division that would ensure public compliance with the city’s beach rules, mainly as they pertain to recently enacted tent and canopy regulations.
While those in support say the division’s employees will serve as ambassadors and take on enforcement duties currently shouldered by members of the Beach Patrol, some shared concerns about the optics of the program.
“Over the next 14 months, we are going to spend nearly $190,000 to harass our visitors on the beach because a group of people sitting up here don’t like the type of sun protection those people chose to use,” James said. “And I think that’s not our goal.”
Hire only Karen’s with proven track records. Make them wear body cams and stream their interactions with the public.
That would be good entertainment