Local officials have outlined details for security during the Fourth of July celebrations in Junction City and Milford.
Geary County Sheriff Dan Jackson said that there will be a comprehensive security plan to allow for a fun and safe Sundown Salute event in Milford.
We got buy-in from the Criminal Investigations Division at Fort Riley. They're going to supply two agents every night." Jackson added that they will be paired up with a Deputy and if there are any incidents with military personnel CID will take the lead. "Alcohol Beverage Control is sending agents every night and their primary focus is alcohol violations that may or may not occur in the event area or the surrounding areas." The Kansas Highway Patrol will be doing saturation patrol during the weekend.
The entire Milford City Park area will be signed off and some it will be roped off as the event area, said the sheriff. "If you're inside that area and you have a wrist band on you can have beer that you purchased on site. No outside alcohol can be brought in and you cannot drink in the parking areas outside the main event area. Jackson also advised those who do plan to drink to have a designated driver.
For Freedom Fest JC in downtown Junction City there will be a curfew in Heritage park enforced by the Police Department, said Co-Chair Bob Story. "Starting around midnight, except Saturday night when it gets done at midnight. As soon as everybody leaves nobody will be allowed inside the park area for security reasons.
There will be an adjustment the morning of July 4 to open the park for the runners who will be participating in Sundown Salute's Freedom Run.