So, as I sat here thinking about this over and over, I couldnt stop myself from calling the Lakewood Ohio PD. I wanted to ask them what they planned on doing given the order received from the Mayor.
I spoke with a Captain Stone. He was very professional and courteous to my concerns. After explaining why I was calling, I flat out asked him if the police department was going to be performing randoms at the park. He assured me that there would not be randoms. He did say that if someone was acting suspiciously that it would be investigated. He added that if someone was asked to be searched and they refused, they would be required to leave the park. He said the Mayors decisions were just like every other reaction to the recent current events. I felt a little better as we spoke, but I am still reserved to think that there will be many violations of the 4th, 5th, and 1st amendment rights. I have little doubt in my mind that these searches will not happen. Its as damaging to this country as the Boston bombings. And for the police to even consider these unlawful policies makes it even worse.
Oh, and I asked him about open carry at the park. He stated, "Open carry is legal and I dont see a reason to prevent it."