The township does regulate for-profit solicitors by requiring them to register and get licenses, but some residents said that is ineffective. I don't buy from them, and I really don't feel intimidated by their tactics, but I realize others might. Township officials sent out a letter last week, advising residents what to expect and explaining how solicitors are regulated. A big concern in Anderson Township is that many of the solicitors have criminal histories. Mike Patterson, officer in charge of the Anderson Township Sheriff's substation.
Many residents have their own ways of dealing with solicitors.
Tom Caruso of the 2200 block of Donnington Place said he didn't feel intimidated by the solicitors. Unfortunately, townships are powerless to change the law, Mr. Jackson said. Mr. Dorsey thinks the most effective solution now would be more police deployment. We know we have people doing what they feel is a legitimate service, and we have those using the aggressive tactics which become annoying. The Cincinnati Enquirer , a Gannett Co. Inc. newspaper.