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State agency recertifies Newport News as a Certified Crime Prevention Community; youth advisory board highlights expanded enrollment
Summary
Representatives of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services presented the Newport News Police Department with the Certified Crime Prevention Communities recertification. Council also heard students from the Young Adult Police Commission (YAPC/YIPC) describe their activities and increased participation this year.
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) presented the Newport News Police Department with a recertification under the Certified Crime Prevention Communities program at the Feb. 25 City Council meeting.
Tina Sumter of DCJS provided a brief history of the program and said communities must meet multiple core and optional safety elements to qualify for recertification. Harvey Powers, DCJS’ law…
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