Ginnie Springs enhances safety measures after deadly Memorial Day weekend shootings


Ginnie Springs Outdoors is making efforts to enhance safety and security with new rules after two shootings on Memorial Day weekend.

Four people were shot and two of them died, including Koty Stewart from Jacksonville.

Read: Man from Jacksonville killed in 1 of 2 shootings at Ginnie Springs over Memorial Day weekend

According to the website, Ginnie Springs is doing the following:

  • Limiting park capacity, both day and overnight admissions

  • Strengthening collaboration with law enforcement

  • Increasing staffing during holiday weekends, events, and busy times

  • Retaining a third-party security expert

  • Increasing visibility and deepening the understanding of park rules and policies by taking steps to further inform guests of rules and increasing rule visibility

  • Increasing resources and training for employees on park policies and procedures

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The park said it is committed to regular meetings with law enforcement. It is currently in the process of identifying the third-party security expert.

“Furthermore, we are dedicated to continuous improvement, collaboration, and meaningful action to strengthen Ginnie Springs’ policies and procedures for benefit of our guests, staff, and the community,” the website said.

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