Public Safety

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Demand the Durham Police Department to hire the most qualified candidates to serve and protect the citizens of Durham
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The City must refute the 30X30 Pledge(pg. 254) to achieve 30% female representation in recruitment classes for the Durham Police Department by 2030
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Metal detectors must be installed in all DPS schools using funds from either Capital Improvement or remaining ARPA funds expiring December 2026.
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Restore ShotSpotter as a tool help law enforcement and insist DPD patrol high crime areas to deter illegal activity and bring solace to communities.
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Fortify each Go-Durham bus-stop with adequate wait-space and shelter
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Better lit streets and parks
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Target illegal gangs that terrorize neighborhoods with more DPD surveillance.
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Hold parents accountable for juvenile gun crimes commited with weapons they own.
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Initiate the usage of license plate readers as an additional tool to surveil distracted & aggressive drivers, stolen vehicles, wanted and missing persons, and sexual predators.
