Knott’s Berry Farm became the latest target of the teen takeovers that have led to fights, violence and crime at public venues across the nation, with police warning troublemakers of an increased law enforcement presence and a no-tolerance policy for disruptive behavior.
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Buena Park Police issued a public safety alert about an unsanctioned event planned via social media for Knott’s Berry Farm on Saturday, July 11, via the department’s official Facebook page.
“We have worked with park officials and our public safety partners to identify those organizing this unauthorized gathering,” according to the BPPD Facebook page. “We will have an increased law enforcement presence and will take appropriate enforcement action against anyone who engages in criminal or disruptive behavior.”
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The Knott’s Berry Farm chaperone policy will be in effect on Saturday, which requires anyone 15 years old and younger to be accompanied by an adult 21 years old or older.
The social media call for a teen takeover of the Buena Park theme park comes amid problems caused by unofficial gatherings at theme parks across the United States.
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Six Flags Great America in Illinois drew extra security and police presence in May after participants of a planned teen takeover were encouraged to “bring the violence” and to stay home if you’re scared, according to Screamscape.
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A teen takeover at Icon Park in April ended in fights, arrests and injured police officers when more than 1,000 kids swarmed the Orlando, Florida, amusement park, according to Screamscape.
More than 50 minors were charged with assault, theft, disorderly conduct and causing a riot following an April brawl at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania, according to NBC10 Philadelphia.
Orange County police are on heightened alert after more than 350 people were detained and 37 arrested when mayhem erupted in Newport Beach on the Fourth of July.
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