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Residents report burglaries and difficulty getting police victim certifications; city offers immediate officer response for burglary complaint
Summary
A resident reported repeated break-ins at her home and asked for more police attention; an immigration attorney told the council that the Jackson Police Department had not responded to repeated requests for victim-cooperation certifications needed for immigration cases.
Two members of the public used the council’s public-comment period on March 18 to describe personal safety concerns and difficulties getting responses from city agencies.
Quincy West told the council he had multiple break-ins at his home, with personal items and documents taken. Officers in the chamber offered to speak with West and address the immediate theft concerns. “I just feel violated… I don't know how they're getting into my home,” West said. Council…
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