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Forest Park reports lower crime and launches Citizens Police Academy; code compliance enforcement ongoing
Ward 1 meeting (City of Forest Park) · March 23, 2026
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Summary
Police and fire officials reported declining crime in Ward 1 and citywide, announced a nine-week Citizens Police Academy starting March 24, and said code compliance actions have placed several properties in environmental court.
Captain Lassiter of Forest Park's police and code compliance division reported crime reductions during the Ward 1 meeting: "crime is down 14.3%" in Ward 1 and about 18.9% citywide. He said the Citizens Police Academy will run March 24 through May 19 on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at the police headquarters.
Lassiter also described…
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