Police and local clergy members started going door to door talking to residents in an effort to tackle crime in the area. Last night they were particularly targeting the 19th Police District, ABC6 reports. The goal of this new initiative is to let residents in high crime areas know about what’s happening in their neighborhood, to hear from them about trouble spots and to see what police can do to help. “We want to know from residents if they’re having any problems; poor lighting, abandoned vehicles, vacant property,” Inspector Dennis Wilson told ABC.
Police are also talking to neighbors-property owners about what they should do to protect their property more effectively and encouraging businesses to install surveillance cameras and to register them with the city.
Next week the police are supposed to knock on doors of the 18th District‘s residents.
September 14th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
While I appreciate the gesture, the 18th could also, like, respond to the tips I have left on the Phila Police website with my full contact info about the active drug activity on our block. But sure, come on, over. We can watch them deal together!