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Residents, council members press Gary police staffing and crime response after recent shootings
Summary
Two public commenters urged action on public safety and police staffing; council members acknowledged limits on police resources, pledged follow-up with the Gary Police Department and announced a community meeting with detectives and the chief.
Two members of the public used the Gary Common Council’s public comment period to raise concerns about violent crime and what they described as gaps in police response; council members responded and said they would follow up with the Gary Police Department.
Ivan Ursery, chairman of the Gary Republican Party, said the city has budgeted for “over 80 more police officers than they have currently” and urged higher pay to attract officers. “As I drive up and down the streets… you see people completely disregarding lights, speed limits…and no accountability,” Ursery said during his remarks. He urged the council to make recruitment and pay a top…
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