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Council directs removal of 'neighborhood watch' signs, calls for inclusive public safety messaging
Summary
The council unanimously passed DC‑4 directing city staff to remove legacy neighborhood watch signs (more than 600 citywide) and affirmed shifting public safety messaging toward evidence‑based, trust‑building strategies.
Ann Arbor City Council voted unanimously on Dec. 15 to remove legacy neighborhood watch signs and to affirm a commitment to inclusive, evidence‑based public safety.
Sponsor Council member Iyer framed the resolution as aligning public messaging with current practices and values, noting the signs date from a different era and can convey suspicion rather than belonging.…
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