The Corpus Christi Police Department will begin special operations for the July 4th  weekend tomorrow morning.

The overtime assignment will bring ten additional officers to Padre Island starting Friday, July 3;  through Sunday, July 5.  The extra officers will  work  from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The officers will meet at the Tortuga Dunes Island Substation and be available to assist Independence Day weekend crowds that want to enjoy the beach.

HOLIDAY RULES ON BEACH

There is a dog ban in place for the Holiday weekend from Access Rd. 3 to Zahn Rd.
City Ordinance Sec. 10-59 Prohibition of Dogs on Certain Portions of the Beach during July Fourth Weekend.

 No Driving in the Dunes – Vehicles may not be driven or parked on the “dune” side of the beach mile markers.
City Ordinance Sec. 10-72 Obstruction of the Main Traveled Highway.

No glass containers are allowed on the beach.
City Ordinance Sec. 10-65 Glass Bottles and Glass Containers Prohibited.