Story By: Katie Cassaro
Tackling the issue of prostitution in the Akron area is no small feat, in part because it requires an undercover mission.
The Akron Police Department’s (APD) Neighborhood Response Team (NRT) is now allowing officers to focus on this issue more than ever before.
By: Katie Cassaro
With all that’s been going on with the Akron Police Department’s (APD) new Neighborhood Response Team (NRT), police are encouraging the community to step up and speak up.
Getting insight from the community has helped tremendously in fighting crime, as police can’t always be the eyes and ears everywhere.
“What’s interesting is, I’ll receive emails from people, or they’ll come from the Mayor’s office or our Chief’s office, of problems that we’re not even aware of,” Captain Sylvia Trundle said.
More than ever, the APD is linking up with the community to work together.
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By: Katie Cassaro
Though the thought of working in ministry may seem like a dream, it can come with many unseen heartaches and disappointments.
Combine that with dealing with plenty of what you didn’t initially sign up for – such as administrative duties and other time-stealing tasks – and it’s easy to get overwhelmed and even discouraged.
South Street Ministries, going strong since 1997, knows. (more…)