Jacksonville Sheriff TK Waters leads to Canal Street to get criminal police walk

Jacksonville, Florida – Jacksonville Sheriff TK Waters In addition to officers and local leaders, the Canal Street and the surrounding area went on Saturday morning to listen to the residents in JSOS District 5 during a walk to make the municipality.

The initiative is part of the constant efforts to build stronger relationships between the law enforcement authorities and the neighborhoods that they serve.

The path this morning was the 7th time that Maddads, a local advocacy representation, took part in the efforts. Outreach coordinator Aj Jordan told First coastal news The residents of District 5 (Riverside/New Town/Northwest Jacksonville) are deeply concerned about violent crimes. He encourages the neighbors to get involved.

“I know [are] Talk about more patrols in the area, “said Jordan.” But what this is two sides of a two -sided coin. You have to be involved in your community. It is not just a sheriff department if you know that these young men and young women are out here to do things you need to call. “

Jordan also asked the residents not to leave weapons in their vehicles, and said that this can help prevent burglaries and keep weapons away from the wrong hands.

Waters repeated the meaning of showing personally and hearing directly from the residents.

“We want to make sure that people in this neighborhood know that we are here and that we are here to support everything that is going on in this community,” said Waters. “We want to make sure that we read this community of all violence and any criminal activities, and I am ready to hear from them [on] What you see, what [they’re] notice. “

Community hikes such as these should have open communication lines between law enforcement authorities and neighbors – and create space for common solutions and mutual accountability.

The Jacksonville's office says that further walks are planned in the city in the city.