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Quiz the Cops: Maryland Avenue School Hosts Forum on Local Crime Wednesday
Police Chief Al Lanning and others will answer questions from neighbors and present latest stats as forum series continues.
Two months after a Town Hall meeting brought out dozens, Maryland Avenue Elementary School next week again will sound out residents—this time on crime.
The La Mesa Police Department will host a neighborhood forum at 6 p.m. Wednesday (March 23) at the school, 5400 Maryland Ave.
The two-hour event is the latest of a series of community forums to encourage public discussion and questions about issues specific to the individual neighborhoods within the city, officials said.
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Police Chief Al Lanning will be on hand to discuss crime statistics in the area and answer any questions.
Short presentations are planned on the Police Department’s response to sex offender issues and information about the duties of the department’s school resource officer. Disaster preparedness information and resources will also be available at the forum.
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“This forum is designed to be interactive and enhance the working relationship the police have with the citizens of La Mesa,” said a news release. “Audience questions are encouraged and appreciated.”
For questions on the forum, contact police Lt. Dan Willis at 619-667-7512.
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