The police have done a cruddy job of enforcing Florida law regarding fireworks. I live in the Fossil Park area and there are booming displays flying through the air. But I guess those people are only chasing birds away from their crops!

Did a patrol car drive through? Shortly after I posted this, the noise suddenly quit. If so, thank you.

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I have parking for at least 10 vehicles on my property and would love for the SPPD to park there... NOT for Fireworks Violations, but for the discharge of Firearms in my area!!! I have not been out to observe a Fireworks display since 2007. I came home that night to find bullet holes in three windows and even more on the outside surface of my home. Called the police that night but they were very busy and since NO ONE Was Harmed... they never showed. I usually don't see too many police on that night as they AVOID the area of MLK South between 11th & 18th Ave. Any suggestion on how I can protect my family and pets?

I care less about the illegal fireworks and more about the illegal shooting of firearms in my neighborhood. Hardly see any police on July 4th in the area of MLK South between 11th & 18th Avenue. I realize they don't want to be targets, but I have not left my house on July 4th since 2007. I came home that night to find 3 bullet holes in my windows and more in the sides of my home. Called police but since there was no one injured... They never showed. Now I stay home to protect my home, family and pets. Any suggestions? I have parking for at least 10 police cars on my property if you want to set up a staging area. I live near the Metro PCS and the Quickie Mart... Ground Zero for gun fire.

Very Impressive way to avoid any conflict here... I wrote 2 posts on July 3rd to express my 'fear' of the gun shootings during July 4th as the local residents fire their weapons during the evening and night. However I now see that my 2 posts were put here 3 hours ago on Monday morning around 9am, July 6th. In that way the City, Police & Sheriff can say they were unaware of this situation/problem.

(posted on behalf of Assistant Chief Luke Williams, SPPD) Thank you for expressing your concerns regarding the processing of fireworks complaints in St. Petersburg. When calls of illegal fireworks are reported an officer is dispatched to investigate the complaint. During times of high fireworks use, like the Fourth of July or New Year's Eve, the calls must be prioritized to have officers respond to the most dangerous situations first.

Jacquelyn Yeager, RPL
Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC)
Emergency Communications Division Manager, Police Department
City of St. Petersburg
O: 727-893-7873/ C: 727-288-7268/ Fax: 727-892-5593
jacquelyn.yeager@stpete.org

AGAIN... I am not talking about fireworks, I am talking about the cultural tradition In the 13th Street Heights Neighborhood area of shooting off GUNS!!! 9 MM, 38's & 22's. You have TWO Streets Named after Children Were Shot Dead by this Crime... Will TEN more Street Names get you to take action??? ... ...

It would seem that this person's complaints about weapons being shot off should be taken more seriously by the police department. Yes fireworks are illegal and dangerous, but gunshots are DEADLY.

I too would like to address the issues of fireworks. you don't know if it is gun fire or fireworks ..all of it is dangerous. I report fireworks or guns . but that is all the police dept . does . they ride thru and in 30 minutes it starts again. they need to stop the sale of all fireworks. to keep us safe.

Law enforcement issues (illegal parking or other activities, noise ordinance violations, etc.) need to be reported directly to the St. Petersburg Police Department by calling 727-893-7780 (for non-emergencies) or 911 (for emergencies.)

SIDE STEPPING AND SPINNING...
YOU Accepted this topic on July 3rd about fireworks, etc. YOU Should have STARTED OUT with saying... NEED TO REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE POLICE... Instead of delaying posts and ignoring life threatening conditions to our city. Who reads these posts and what are their responsibilities to the Citizens as compared to their covering their agency's butts?

"Need to report directly to the pollice" is a cop out. And reporting it does no good - it only prolongs the issue. The people who answer the phone are snippy and act like you shouldn't be calling.

Acknowledged.

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If you think for any reason that the issue you submitted in the past might still be unresolved, please feel free to submit a new report with the SeeClickFix St. Pete website and we will make sure the issue is directed to the appropriate City department to be addressed as soon as possible.

Thank you, MAC

last year a neighbor across the street from me was shooting fireworks on top of my house . I asked them to stop . when they cursed me and continued I called the police . he came out and said I can't arrest every one.