Chicago increases police patrols along lakefront amid beach safety concerns
CHICAGO -- Chicago city leaders say they are increasing police and safety patrols along the lakefront since crowds have flocked to the shoreline with the stunning weather. CBS 2 saw a few people turned away because they were trying to bring in alcohol. It's one result of the increased police presence as the city tries to prevent more significant problems. That includes incidents like one caught on video showing a group of men kicking and punching the back passenger window of an SUV.
Some out-of-state visitors say they are surprised by the protocols, but some regulars say they don't think this is any more than they have seen in previous years. 'I am actually surprised,' said Jaylen Scott, visiting from Waco, Texas. 'I never had to experience this at a beach, but I just got it. Follow the protocol, so I don't get in trouble or nothing.
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