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City and school officials point to decreased calls, added security and maintenance at Jefferson Park and Odyssey Elementary
Summary
Parks and police officials told a joint meeting that maintenance contracts, cameras and a dedicated SRO have reduced incidents around Jefferson Park and Odyssey Elementary; OPD reported self‑initiated calls in the area fell from about 194 at peak to roughly 50 in 2025.
Ogden parks and police officials described a multi‑pronged approach that they say has reduced vandalism, encampments and complaints at Jefferson Park and the adjacent Odyssey Elementary.
Monty Stewart, Ogden Parks Director, summarized investments including contracted encampment cleanup (Servpro), a rotating private security contract covering four parks, daily/weekly maintenance, surveillance cameras installed at the park (project cost roughly $12,000) and recent playground and path…
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