At the Special Business District board member's meeting Tuesday afternoon, Police Chief Kenneth Burton announced a new Downtown Police Team. It will consist of six officers working on foot, bike and horse to help control downtown-specific problems such as graffiti, panhandling and violence at bars.
Today's Question: Will geographic policing lead to fewer fights downtown?
Thursday, May 14, 2009 | 11:49 a.m. CDT
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