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Parks unit reports declines in several park incidents; officers urge cameras, barricades and other measures at problem sites
Summary
Evansville parks unit officers reported reduced incidents in many parks but flagged Stephenson, Line Street and Teepee parks for ongoing problems and recommended trial cameras and other deterrents; staff said cameras will be included in some park budgets going forward.
Evansville Police Department parks unit officers told the Board of Parks Commissioners May 7 that reported incidents in several parks have declined year over year, but urged the city to expand surveillance and physical deterrents at certain problem parks.
Lieutenant Matt (parks unit, Evansville Police Department) said the parks unit — a dedicated team that patrols parks and engages residents — has been active for about a year and receives largely positive public feedback. "I would say the safety in the parks has gotten a lot better," he said, while adding that certain problems persist at night and on third shift,…
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