EDITOR'S NOTE: Gulf Shores Chief of Police gave out copies of this letter at a meeting March 2 between Gulf Shores and Orange Beach officials and members of the vacation rental business. It is similar to a letter issued before spring break 2015.

This is your warning:

Our policy hasn’t changed.

The Gulf Shores Police Department is serious about quality of life issues.

This city is not more concerned with your spending than your safety or the quality of life for residents and law-abiding visitors alike.

GSPD remains willing to prove it to potential law breakers.

During Spring Break the Gulf Shores Police Department and the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Department will employ increased patrols and proactive enforcement in all areas of the city.

Thousands of college students typically come to our city for spring break. Most are well behaved and play by the rules. We want to make sure everyone understands those rules. Consequences for violating a municipal ordinance or state statute are likely to result in physical arrest or the issuance of a citation requiring a court appearance.

We have said it before but just so we are clear: If you top priorities when visiting the beach are being drunk and disorderly; breaking what you consider to be small rules like underage drinking, littering and leaving glass on the beach; urinating in public, using drugs or engaging in violent or indecent behavior, Gulf Shores is not the place for you.

This is your warning.