Today at the CCC annual luncheon, Mayor Wharton announced some good news that Downtowners have been waiting to hear. Starting August 1, Downtowners will see cops on the beat. There will be five cops assigned to this duty, four on bikes supported by one in a patrol car, and they initially will be working from 10 AM to 6 PM Tuesday through Saturday. They will support the efforts of the Downtown safety patrol, in an effort to crack down on the crimes that make Downtown feel unsafe to those not familiar with the area – aggressive panhandling and alcohol-fueled disorderly conduct. Furthermore, the cops will cover South Main as well as the Downtown core.
Kudos to Mayor Wharton and the CCC. You’re finally giving us what we’ve been needing for years. More cops on the beat = better behavior on the street.