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Residents, housing officials and police discuss reopening Bethel Gardens substation; staffing, resources cited as barriers
Summary
Bethel Gardens residents and police discussed reopening a neighborhood substation. Residents and housing stakeholders said presence improved safety when it existed; police said staffing constraints and operational realities limit ability to staff the substation full time.
Residents of Bethel Gardens, housing staff and Hagerstown Police discussed Oct. 21 the possibility of reopening a community substation on Bethel Street that previously served as a local police presence and workspace.
Bethel Gardens representatives described the substation as valuable for visibility, relationship‑building and deterrence. Housing staff said the property was built with…
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