Politics & Government

Mayor: Residents Can Be Empowered to Fight Crime

With this evening's National Night Out, Redwood City residents can unite to say 'no' to crime.

It's the third for Redwood City, and Mayor Jeff Ira is reminding residents to come together to fight against crime.

With the police department tackling so much these days, he said neighbors can help and become resources for the police by being alert and taking a proactive stance.

Questions for Mayor Ira:

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  • What is the importance of National Night Out?
  • What can residents do to fight crime in their neighborhood?
  • What are some trends in crime spikes or dips that you've seen?
  • How would you rate the 's performance in fighting crime?
  • Why was the police department spared a
    large brunt of cuts?

The Redwood City police department, the , the Police Activities League (P.A.L.) and are encouraging residents to come to Courthouse Square to form a united front.

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