Editor,
Perhaps you have noticed more APD officers in the campus area lately?
Since February, APD has been conducting a “crime reduction initiative” in our community.
Members of the neighborhood and business associations, along with UNM security, have been meeting with Sgt. Joe Burke and other police officers on the last Tuesday of every month to find ways to work together to reduce crime in the campus neighborhoods and to build better relationships between the APD and community members.
I’m not sure if these officers would qualify as the “supermen” Ms. Avenue has in mind, but they have been very respectful, polite and “there when you need them.”
They also tell some “really rad stories” about what it is like to be a police officer in our community.
Unfortunately, we have not been very successful in recruiting UNM students to attend these meetings, but would very much like to have their representation and input.
I hope you will publish this letter to encourage students to participate and send a Lobo rep to our next meeting on Tuesday, June 28th, 6 p.m. at the Monte Vista Christian Church located at 3501 Campus Blvd. N.E.
Susan Michie
Community Member
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