01/24/2020
The City of Wildwood Police Department announced a series of security measures, in anticipation of large crowds and possible counter-demonstrations taking place in and around the Wildwoods Convention Center, ahead of President Donald Trump’s rally on Tuesday, January 28.
Road closures around the Convention Center will begin at noon. Wildwood Police Chief Robert Regalbuto advises that since larger than normal crowds are expected for the January 28 rally, all vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be significantly reduced around the Wildwoods Convention Center. These areas will be clearly marked. The Trump rally officially starts at 5 p.m. with President Donald Trump scheduled to go on at 7 p.m.
Chief Regalbuto also “strongly urges” those who attend — either outside or inside the event — not to bring any excess baggage, including backpacks, chairs or pets.
Below is list of items that will NOT be allowed at the Wildwoods Convention Center:
• Aerosols and spray containers
• Alcoholic beverages
• Ammunition
• Animals other than service/guide animals
• Appliances
• Backpacks, bags, roller bags, suitcases, and other bags larger than 12”x14”x5”
• Balloons and balls
• Banners, signs, and placards, and supports for signs/placards
• Chairs
• Coolers
• E-cigarettes
• Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems
• Explosives of any kind, including fireworks
• Glass, thermal, and metal containers
• Laser lights and laser pointers
• Mace and/or pepper spray
• Noisemakers, such as air horns, whistles, drums, bullhorns, etc.
• Packages
• Poles, sticks, and selfie sticks
• Recreational motorized mobility devices
• Signs exceeding the size restrictions (20’x3’x ¼’)
• Tents and similar structures
• Toy guns
• Tripods
• Umbrellas
• Weapons of any kind, including fi****ms
• Any other item that may pose a threat to the security of the event, as determined by, and at the discretion of, security screeners
Please be advised that items that must be surrendered will not be returned.
Outdoor heaters, portable laboratories, and foot trucks are expected to be placed in the area outside of the Convention Center for the rally.
Entry to the rally is not guaranteed, and is given on a first-come, first-serve basis to the first 7,500 people in line.