Police Chief Admits to Failing Public Perception when it comes to Safety in Endicott
On June 15, 2017, Police Chief, Patrick Garey admits to failing public perception when it comes to safety in the Village of Endicott. During a Public Safety Meeting held at the Union-Endicott High School last night, Police Chief Garey, focused on Perception vs Reality.
It was a good night for the new Chief of Police in the Village, who shared with the public an Incident Investigation Report from 2016. Many liked what he had to say. However, during 2016, the Village had 17 Deaths, 19 Robberies, 34 Assaults.
Takeaway Points from the Evening
Police Chief Patrick Garey, "Our focus is Washington Ave. as the gateway to stepping up the community."
Currently new streets lights are being placed around town.
Jobs are coming to Washington Ave.
Police Chief Garey announced new RIP Team. They will respond to Issues and Conduct Street Narcotics Interdiction.
Response
Interdiction
Patrol It was a hard sell to get the public out and feeling safe on the streets. Washington Ave. is known to be a problem area. Not just for fights spilling out into the streets because someone had to much to drink at a local bar. Even with the avenue well lit, it's a known hot spot for strange men to approach women. Meaning, a man not known to the woman, approaching her, trying to get close, making for an uncomfort situation.
One of the other hard sells Police Chief Garey had was convincing the public if community members were out and about more it would scare away drug deals. Yet, the Chief himself informed the public the areas local store is a known location for drug deals and people go there all the time!
Does this mean Endicott is a dangerous place to live? It's safer than some surrounding towns known for getting unfavorable people from areas like the Bronx or Philadelphia. Did it change the public's perception? For some maybe. Members of the community were reminded to walk on well lit streets, never walk alone between 10 P.M. - 4 A.M., locks their homes, and never leave their keys in their vehicles. For a safe community that sounds like a lot of safety issues.
Village of Endicott Police Chief, Patrick Garey
Though the Police Chief said he could hire 100 police officers if needed, the takeaway was it would cost you so we are working with what we have.
Police Chief Garey, "My door is always open. It's our job to protect the community and protect its people."
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