ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - While many in the community celebrated with barbecues, pool parties, and time with family and friends, the Elk Grove Police Department, alongside code enforcement partners, was hard at work ensuring a safe Independence Day for all.

From 5 p.m. to midnight, it was all hands on deck, with a large number of Elk Grove Police Department staff dedicated to the Red, White & Blue Celebration at Elk Grove Park, helping to keep more than 30,000 attendees safe throughout the event.

In addition to Elk Grove Police Department presence at the park, the Real Time Information Center was operational; the dispatch center was fully staffed and handling high call volumes; code enforcement teams were actively patrolling neighborhoods for illegal fireworks; and three Elk Grove Police Department drones were deployed, completing 37 flights to help identify illegal fireworks activity.

The results from this effort were 41 properties cited for illegal fireworks, $330,000 in fines issued by the city, 114 emergency calls and 329 non-emergency calls received.

The Fourth of July is traditionally one of the busiest nights of the year, and this year was no exception.

Let’s continue working together to ensure the fourth is both fun and safe for everyone in Elk Grove.