Virginia Beach launches Good Vibes Only campaign to promote safety
Residents and guests should expect to see creative visuals, digital signage, social media messaging and a public service announcement video ahead of peak summer season.
The city says the message is simple: Virginia Beach is open to good energy, not bad behavior.
The campaign encourages guests and residents alike to:
Be kind and respectful to others
Follow city safety guidelines
Keep music and noise at reasonable levels
Dispose of trash properly
Report concerns responsibly
Safety has been an issue of concern for the city as during spring break weekend, nearly 200 criminal charges and 53 arrests were made.
VBPD: Nearly 200 charges, 53 arrests made at Oceanfront over spring break weekend
In addition, 28 firearms were confiscated over the weekend.
For more information on the campaign visit the link here.
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