[OMS_MANAGERS] Walking Patrols

[Joan Wessell]

To encourage bicycle patrol, the Downtown Corvallis Association purchased 2 bicycles for the Department with additional funding for bike repairs and replacement parts.

Joan
Joan Wessell, EdM, CMSM
Executive Director
Downtown Corvallis Association
PO Box 1536, Corvallis OR   97339
460 SW Madison, Suite 9 Corvallis OR  97333
Voice:  (541) 754-6624
Fax:  (541) 758-4723
Cell:  (541) 740-1326
joan at downtowncorvallis.org
www.downtowncorvallis.org

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On Apr 4, 2014, at 4:01 PM, Kendall Bell wrote:

> Cassie,  I really appreciate the response.  We are having similar problems and drive by patrols just aren't the same.  
> Thank you, 
> Kendall Bell
> Klamath Falls Downtown Association
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> On Apr 4, 2014, at 1:40 PM, "Cassie Sollars" <cassie at downtownmcminnville.com> wrote:
> 
>> 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
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
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