What To Know About "Beach Takeovers"

About this episode

The episode discusses the trend of beach takeovers in Rhode Island and features insights from former State Police Colonel Steve O'Donnell.

Former Rhode Island State Police Colonel and WPRO contributor Steve O'Donnell joins  The Dan Yorke Show to offer analysis and advise about the "beach takeover" trend that has led to late-spring disturbances on Rhode Island beaches.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Dan Yorke

Guest: Steve O'Donnell

Topics covered

• beach takeovers
• Rhode Island
• public safety
• law enforcement
• community disturbances

Keywords

• beach takeovers
• Rhode Island
• Steve O'Donnell
• public safety
• disturbances

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rhode Island State Police, WPRO

Places: Rhode Island

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