Officer Keyser took time to talk to teens today at Locust Street Park. We hope they were listening. Thanks, Officer Keyser, for taking the initiative.
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Anonymous said…
GREAT job Officer Keyser, you the MAN.
Anonymous said…
This may begin to reduce the tension regarding kids hanging out in the park. Thanks!
Anonymous said…
awesome!!! it's a tragedy that the Chief and Mayor don't encourage this and haven't encouraged it.
Anonymous said…
Good job need to see more of this
Anonymous said…
kudos!!!!! there SHOULD be police presence downtown area every day. walking the beat every evening and weekend...2 officers together thou not 1. get out and know the people in the Boro.
Anonymous said…
hope so.
Anonymous said…
The Mayor and Chief keep making promises of foot patrols and bicycle patrols. Hope this is the beginning of a positive police presence. Because these kids will be back.
Anonymous said…
take note to all the back packs these kids have. The other day I saw a teenager actually making a sandwich with bread, bologna. and a dessert cup he had store on his backpack.
Anonymous said…
The Mayor and Chief do encourage it. But there's only so much foot/bike patrol you can do with limited manpower and the highest call volume per officer in the county.
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