Gulf Shores Police issue epic Facebook warning to ‘drunk and disorderly’ spring breakers

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March 19, 2015

A member of the Gulf Shores police department's patrol unit (Photo: City of Gulf Shores) — A member of the Gulf Shores police department’s patrol unit (Photo: City of Gulf Shores)

The Gulf Shores Police Department just issued a stern warning to spring break visitors whose top priorities are being drunk and disorderly: “Gulf Shores may not be for you.”

The police department’s official Facebook page posted the release Thursday morning and within hours it had received roughly 1,000 “likes” and had been passed around all over social media by locals who do not want their pristine beach community to be turned into Alabama’s version of an MTV reality show.

This Is Your Warning

The Gulf Shores Police Department is more serious than you think about quality of life issues. A popular misconception exists that the City is more concerned with your spending than your safety or the quality of life for residents and law abiding visitors alike. This is not true and GSPD is willing to prove it to potential law breakers.

Spring Break has been busy so far. The jail has been at maximum capacity most mornings. The Gulf Shores Police Department is pressing forward with increased patrols and enforcement in all areas of the city. Thousands of college students are already in town for spring break. We want to make sure everyone understands the rules. Consequences for violating a municipal ordinance or state statute could result in physical arrest or the issuance of a citation that could require a court appearance.

If your top priorities when visiting the beach are being drunk and disorderly; breaking what you consider to be small rules like littering & leaving glass on the beach; urinating in public, using drugs, or engaging in violent or indecent behavior, Gulf Shores may not be for you. This is your warning.