Malibu, Sheriff’s Department Increase Patrols For Summer

MALIBU, CA — The City of Malibu and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are preparing to roll out the annual Summer Beach Team program to bring additional patrols in order to keep the beaches and roads safe with the influx of visitors expected this summer, the City announced Tuesday.

Each year from Memorial Day weekend until after Labor Day, the Sheriff’s Beach Team includes special quads and trucks that patrol on the beaches. One of the primary focuses of the Beach Team is to eliminate drinking alcohol on the beach, which results in a significant reduction in the number of assaults, rescues made by lifeguards and accidents on the highways, the City of Malibu said.

“Malibu is proud to welcome visitors from near and far to our beautiful beaches and one of the nation’s greatest scenic highways,” said Mayor Jefferson Wagner. “We are the stewards of this unique place and it is up to us to keep it safe, clean and beautiful for residents and visitors alike.”

This summer, the Malibu Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station will also deploy extra vehicle and motorcycle patrols in Malibu to keep traffic moving, quickly address traffic collisions, and ensure road safety, the press release said. There will also be bicycle patrols around the Civic Center area to address traffic issues and other concerns.

Authorities will provide extra enforcement to focus on safety issues and violations by pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, the City said.