[OMS_MANAGERS] Walking Patrols

[Cassie Sollars]

Hi Kendall,

About a decade ago when we had a little more public money we did have
bicycle patrols and they worked very well. Recently we have been talking
with our police department about establishing a downtown "ranger" much like
our public park rangers. They are authorized to write citations and have
radio equipment to call in officers if they are needed. The cost is about
$20,000 a year for a part time ranger, but we're looking for grant money to
help. We think their presence will deter some loitering and panhandling
issues we've been having lately.

Cheers,

Cassie Sollars, Manager
McMinnville Downtown Association
105 N.E. Third Street
McMinnville, OR  97128
P: 503-472-3605 ~ F: 503-434-1274 ~ C: 971-241-0153
cassie at downtownmcminnville.com ~ www.downtownmcminnville.com



-----Original Message-----
From: OMS_MANAGERS [mailto:oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us]
On Behalf Of Kendall Bell
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2014 1:35 PM
To: oms_managers at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
Subject: [OMS_MANAGERS] Walking Patrols

Hello,  I am curious if any Downtown Associations have hired walking or bike
patrols in their Downtown areas?  
Thank you,
Kendall Bell
Klamath Falls, Oregon

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