Due to a number of disturbances involving juveniles at the Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets including one last month that resulted in gunfire near the Boardwalk property, steps are being taken by law enforcement and Boardwalk management to address this activity.
Boardwalk management has informed Bossier City Police that on Saturday evening, Feb. 4, 2017 it will step up enforcement of its longstanding policy that prohibits juveniles 16 years of age and younger from being on the property after 8 p.m. unless they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian age 21 years or older and that it could pursue criminal charges against violators of that policy who refused to leave the Boardwalk property.
Juveniles found in violation will be subject to having charges signed against them by Boardwalk management and will subsequently face arrest for trespassing.
“It’s imperative that we in law enforcement do all we can to help maintain a safe community here in Bossier City,” said Bossier City Police Chief Shane McWilliams. “The Boardwalk has long been a popular destination for visitors and residents alike. It is our intention to help preserve that.”
“We want to ensure residents of Bossier that the parish is a safe place, including the Boardwalk, and extra measures will be taken to keep it a safe environment,” said Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington. “Our deputies will work closely with the Bossier City Police Department, and the message is simple: those who wish to cause problems and break the law at the Boardwalk will be arrested.”
Boardwalk management tells police it will have notices in place advising patrons of its stepped up enforcement.
Good!!!!
Good!!!!
Will there be BCPD or BPSD visible again on the premises??
Will there be BCPD or BPSD visible again on the premises??
I dont go to the boardwalk after 8 anyway. Im 18 but im sick of getting asked for id at every corner. Cant enjoy my self
Michael, it’s sad? comment but true.
Good ppl like you have to pay for things because not nice ppl don’t want to. It sad world.
It’s not safe after dark even at the boardwalk.
Very good! We were there when they had a shooting close to the boardwalk and I decided we would not go back at night. It is such a shame for all the businesses down there that people can’t feel safe. We need a place like this here. Hopefully this will help.
If you let the scum come in … the people spending money will leave … bye bye Boardwalk … Tighten this place up or lose it …
Well said from a former law enforcement officer and wise man who understands things.
That’s what we want!
Is this for 16 and under or under 16? Ive heard two conflicting stories.
16 and under
I love that they are actually doing something to enforce the law and to control the problems. My family and I haven’t been going to the boardwalk lately especially at night because it didn’t feel safe. I hope this makes a difference !
about time, no more parents dumping kids off to wander the boardwalk
It is already like that. This is the curfew already. More needs to be done!
Good.
#lawandorder
Make the parents accountable and I bet it decreases dramatically.
It’s a gun free zone. That gives outlaws free rein and makes decent people sitting ducks. Stay away!
It’s still a good idea to always look over your shoulder while there, especially the parking area and fringe areas.
It’s still a good idea to always look over your shoulder while there, especially the parking area and fringe areas.
Good!
Good!
This place was great in the beginning. Then police went away and trouble came in. Need to get it under control Fast. You don’t feel safe at night.
That’s how it should be at all malls and areas that are there for residents and visitors to enjoy with their families and friends without having to worry about unruly and trouble making teens. They don’t have respect for other people and property and go out of their way to ruin people’s fun.
ShaKayla Trackstar Logan
It been like this, all the kids do is watch a movie before 8 to stay longer at the boardwalk.
Kim Trompler
If arrested send them to boot camp for 4 to 6 weeks…. Then help clean up the city streets for 2 weeks….
Is this a law or policy?
Aside from the movie theater and Bass pro, there’s nothing left at the boardwalk anyway.
I’ll just start going to another theatern Tinseltown is better anyway.