PPatrol - East District
• The East District focused efforts on reducing crime and decay in several areas through proactive partnerships and relationship building .
• The district continues meeting quarterly with bar owners and managers to address issues related to alcohol premises .
• Citizen engagement activities took center stage to reduce criminal activity .
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The East Patrol District led efforts for Operation Safety Net that was a citywide operation to target gang members , drugs , and guns through a violent crime reduction task force . Officers patrolled geographic areas where violent crime was most prevalent to reduce the number of offenses . There were several success stories and a number of offenders taken off the street .
Impaired driving continued to be a major focus for the district . There are a number of bars that sell alcohol . Officers meet quarterly with bar management and owners to encourage best practices , alcohol consumption monitoring of patrons , and the legalities associated with over serving customers . Patrol officers conducted several bar checks which include walking the premises of alcohol establishments to ensure compliance with laws and make sure that citizens are not overly intoxicated and have a safe ride home . Throughout the entire city , officers conducted 594 bar checks . This is the fifth consecutive year that the quarterly bar meetings have been conducted .
The East District held several citizen engagement opportunities throughout the year . Officers
engaged with kids and parents at the Greater Community Missionary Baptist Church Fall Festival . Officers participated in after-school tutoring programs that enhance relationships and build trust with teens .
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