Community members in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood faced city officials at a public safety meeting Monday night. More than 100 residents and business owners shared a long list of problems and suggestions.
One common theme was the need for more law enforcement officers. Many people voiced their concern about a recent shooting at a nearby convenience store and another on East 12th Street that rattled children and staff at a nearby school.Karla Gandiaga, Head of School at Arise High School had one suggestion: Close East 12th Street from Fruitvale to 35th. The second request was to have a patrol officer on the Fruitvale Village plaza Monday through Friday full time, instead of just four days a week.
"I think folks are a lot more comfortable going around the Village. I think the merchants really appreciate it because they're getting more customers, especially in the evening, so it's definitely having an impact," said Iglesias.BART Police Lt. William Spears says BART police have ramped up efforts, including increasing the number of patrol officers, making sure broken security cameras are replaced, and having more eyes on the trains and platforms.
Council member Noel Gallo called for Oakland police to put a new substation in the Fruitvale neighborhood to increase police presence and crack down on rival gangs.
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