Richmond County Beefs Up Security for 2025 Masters Week With 30% More Cops on the Streets
Starting next week, Richmond County will boost its police presence by 30% to 40% along major routes during the Masters tournament. The beefed-up security stems from plans drafted last summer. “We actually…
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Starting next week, Richmond County will boost its police presence by 30% to 40% along major routes during the Masters tournament. The beefed-up security stems from plans drafted last summer.
"We actually start planning in the summertime, because we know obviously this is one of the largest sporting events in the world," said Captain Danny Whitehead to WRDW.
To keep traffic moving, state officials stopped all road construction to minimize congestion.
This year brings fresh methods to the security plan. "We're using more technology than we have in the past," Whitehead said to WRDW. "I don't want to get too in detail, but we've definitely, over the years, gotten better as technology has advanced for law enforcement, and we will be utilizing different things to help keep the property secure and also the surrounding area secure."
Officers will focus on critical areas, such as Washington Road, Riverwatch Parkway, and downtown Augusta.
City traffic experts are teaming up with law enforcement to enhance overall safety during the Masters.
