Overview

• Liam Mahoney, 28, was arrested at Belmar Beach for allegedly not displaying a beach badge on his wetsuit.
• Witnesses and videos show Mahoney pointing to his beach badge on his bag before police tackled him.
• Belmar Police Chief Tina Scott stated that the officers' actions are under review according to state guidelines.
• Mahoney faces charges of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and obstruction of justice, along with a fine for the missing badge.
• The incident has sparked debate over the enforcement of beach badge regulations and police conduct.