On July 4, the City of La Mirada’s Public Safety Team consisting of several deputies, Public Safety Officers and Code Enforcement Officers, proactively enforced fireworks regulations by canvassing the community.
Between the hours of 5 p.m. and 11 p.m., 45 calls were dispatched for fireworks violations, compared to 59 calls received in 2022.
This year, the Public Safety Team issued 43 administrative citations for fireworks violations. One citation was issued prior to July 4, while 42 citations were issued the evening of July 4. In anticipation of the Fourth of July celebrations, the City of La Mirada continued its fireworks education campaign that included an article in the La Mirada Living newsletter, E-Watch newsletter, the City’s website, marquee, and social media sites. Calls for service were consistent throughout the night and subsided at approximately 10 p.m.
For additional information, contact the La Mirada Community Sheriff’s Station at (562) 902-2960.
