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Huntington Beach Police on alert during big surf weekend
A large crowd watches the US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach on July 26, 2009.
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Huntington Beach Police have stepped up patrols as one of the largest action sports festivals in the world wraps up this weekend.
Thousands of surf, skate and BMX fans will flood the beach city for the Vans US Open of Surfing, which draws the top female surfers in the world.
Police spokeswoman Jennifer Marlatt tells KPCC other law enforcement agencies are also helping keep fans safe:
"We also have several temporary cameras that have been installed by Anaheim PD that cover the venue, pier and pier plaza area. The FBI has also put temporary cameras up near the venue area."
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Live concerts have been cut and alcohol sales and consumption have been banned. Marlatt says those moves have helped keep the peace.
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