Seawall Saga: Conversation with the Eastlake PD's acting chief

I just got off of the phone with Lt Doyle, the acting Chief of Police for the City of Eastlake.  He is of the opinion that open carry is only used to "draw attention" to ourselves.  I told him that all I wanted to be was left alone by governmental authorities.  He said that if I want to be left alone, I should concealed carry.  Which contradicts his own argument that the Seawall is private property, which it isn't, and that they can regulate carry as they see fit.  I told him that it's public property and they have no authority to force people to conceal their arms.   

I let him know that under ORC 9.68 we have the right to carry arms openly and that right shall stand unmolested by any local governmental authority while on public lands.  He was not of the same mind.  He basically said it would be up to the courts if something were to happen.

I let him know that I had already had a similar incident the next city over in Willowick in 2008 and that it resulted in an officer reprimand.  He didn't seem to care.

I asked him what action they would take when next week there are 55 people fishing while openly carrying firearms.  He stated that "we would deal with that situation if it arises".  I told him I didn't want to stage a protest and that I wanted to avoid all media attention and that  I just want to solve this locally.  He wouldn't have any of it.  He's convinced that open carry is all about "Look at me! Look at me!"

He made a smart comment at the end our conversation saying "I know you're recording this".  I know he was. 

So I ask you my friends:

Are you ready to go fishing?

Interestingly enough the code of ethics on the Eastlake PD's website they state they will "protect the innocent against deception".

Eastlake PD Code of Ethics as listed on their website:

Law Enforcement Code of Ethics

As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind, to safeguard lives and property, to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality and justice.
I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all, maintain self restraint, and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. I will be honest in thought and deed in both my personal life and my official life. I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.
I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities, or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideas, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession – law enforcement.