City commissioners in New Smyrna Beach, Florida unanimously approved a youth curfew during a meeting Tuesday night. They plan to revisit the measure in the fall.
A youth curfew is now in place inCity commissioners unanimously approved the measure Tuesday night. They said the purpose is to curb juvenile crime after police said they have seen an increase in criminal activity at night and during the holidays, when the city becomes a destination for youth,"It's a discretionary tool. It's a tool to go in the belt of the police officer to say, 'Hey, go home!'" Interim Chief of Police Eric Feldman said.
The curfew, which took effect immediately and applies to those ages 17 and younger, runs from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and legal holidays.Commissioners plan to examine the effectiveness of the curfew in the fall. Data from the New Smyrna Beach Police Department tracked the number of juveniles arrested from 2018-22. The number decreased during the pandemic but then increased from nine arrests in 2021 to 17 in 2022, marking an 89% increase in
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