New Rules Approved at Silver Beach to Maintain Order After Fights

New rules approved at Silver Beach to maintain order after fights

In an effort to keep the peace at Silver Beach, the Berrien County Board of Commissioners approved new rules that make it easier for police to maintain order at

County approves ordinance changes to help police respond to issues at Silver Beach County Park

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has approved some amendments to the county’s parks ordinance to make it easier for the sheriff’s department to maintain order at Silver Beach. With three fights so far this year that prompted the department to shut down the park early, Sheriff Chuck Heit worked with the county corporate counsel to come up with the rule changes. Among other things, Heit tells us the new rules clarify which violations of c…

Commissioners approve ordinance amendments to help keep the peace at Silver Beach County Park

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has approved some amendments to the county’s parks ordinance to make it easier for the sheriff’s department to maintain order at Silver Beach. With three fights so far this year that prompted the department to shut down the park early, Sheriff Chuck Heit worked with the county corporate counsel to come up with the rule changes. Among other things, Heit tells us the new rules clarify which violations of c…