FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Concerned neighbors in central Fresno held a special meeting with police Wednesday to discuss public safety.
Residents living near Radio Park joined together with officers and neighborhood watch officials.
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A recent uptick in crime near the area has left some people worried.
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The meeting tried to calm those fears by explaining the importance of programs like neighborhood watch.
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Residents received more information about what the watch does and how they can get involved in keeping their streets safe.
"Last year, the chief put out a press release about all hands on deck," says Mary Wienholz-Haskin. "As a resident, I'm part of that ship too. It's our mission to rally the residents to be part of that ship and to work together to help solve these issues."