Councilman Orlik felt the neighborhood watch program should be started again. Captain Garry Leonard responded that there is usually little interest if there is no neighborhood threat. The Sheriff has plans on how to start a group. Councilman Orlik asked that the City provide more police presence on the streets. Captain Leonard said there are volunteers in addition to sworn deputies.
Business people like to have assistance with the business watch program.
He suggested that a community relations deputy could do a business watch, program and home security checks. Funding for a deputy and a van could come from grant money. City Manager Fulwood noted that funding is available for first year only. After that, the general fund would have to subsidize the position. Funding was originally from a grant and is now paid by the general fund.