We are establishing E-mail contacts with community leaders and making reports available to the public at the precincts. Downtown Hundreds of people have stopped in to get directions, pick up police reports, get a drink of water or just say hello. Many compliments have been made about its location and design. People have commented on how easily they found the precinct. The downtown merchants are especially appreciative of the foot, bike, and horse patrols that the close proximity of the precinct can provide.
Crime seems to have been reduced in the precinct area.
Many thousands of people will use the area in the coming spring and summer, and all will be a little safer because of it. Plans are underway to have neighborhood groups hold their meetings here as well. The public seems to truly appreciate the precinct concept and is supporting the efforts of our officers in this area. This is a voluntary program in an effort by the Police Department to reach out to the elderly and infirm of our city. Police Athletic League - 262 children participated in the program through activities ranging from baseball to cheerleading.