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Since the media and police ironed out their differences four weeks ago, slowly, the regular flow of information to you, the public, is being restored.  One key aspect of that is the media’s coverage of the community meet and greet. On both the Northside and the Southside, officers walked through areas within their jurisdiction and engaged the residents in discussions about any concerns they may have. ACP Chester Williams for the Southside and Superintendent Hilberto Romero for the north, told us more...

Reporter
“Tell us about today’s meet and greet. What have you been talking to the community about?â€￾

ACP Chester Williams- OC, Eastern Division South  
“Well the usual thing. We are here to get our report card. Talking to the community members to see what is it that we are doing that they are satisfied with and what is it that we are doing that they are not satisfied with, and thankfully the feedback has been very positive. We got only one complaint from a young man who claimed that the police were somewhat aggressive with him this morning but that matter was dealt with. But all in all, the people are saying that they are quite happy with the work that the police have been doing in the extension area. As you would know, in early January and early even in February the extension area was a hotbed. And we have moved into the area and put in additional patrols and a checkpoint and that seems to be working in coordination with the community themselves and we are now getting better results at the extension area.â€￾

“We have four teams out and generally we are conducting interviews with the residents of these neighborhoods and listening to the various concerns as it relates to their safety and wellbeing in this particular area. We are also promoting a sporting family event which will be held at the basketball court at Pink’s Alley this coming Sunday. We are inviting the community from this area to participate in various sporting actives and food and music will be available at the basketball court here at Pink’s Alleyâ€￾

Reporter
“What kind of concerns do the residents of this area have?â€￾

Supt Hilberto Romero
“The concerns they have about shootings that plagued this general area. Fortunately, we’ve had some success when it comes to this particular area. We haven’t had a shooting for quite a while in this area, so we have managed to police this area properly and reduce any incidents of shootings here.â€￾