New program launched to fight crime in Hopewell
April 23, 2009 | Virginia News
HOPEWELL, VA (WWBT) - Fighting crime and promoting partnerships between police and citizens. That's the goal of a new program that's just getting underway in Hopewell.
It's called community policing. In Hopewell, three officers are now exclusively assigned to three specific high crime areas. Those officers walk their assigned neighborhoods daily creating a presence and getting to know residents.
The Hopewell police department was able to launch the program thanks to a $225,000 grant.
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