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K-9 patrols to continue at Eastwood Mall
TweetPublished: Fri, February 27, 2009 @ 11:34 p.m.
NILES — It may take some getting used to seeing dogs inside Eastwood Mall, but the change might make the mall safer, mall officials say.
K-9 patrols were received positively the first Friday and Saturday they were deployed last weekend, and they are likely to continue, officials say.
The dogs are from Tri State Canine Services of Bazetta to provide drug detection and general police service, officials say. They will work alongside human handlers, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
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What a shame that the inside of the Eastwood Mall has become so unsafe that they need to patrol with guard dogs. Truly a sad state of affairs.
You're right, but wait till this summer, there will groups of people feeling empowered and creating havoc. IMO
Boy do we need them in Boardman's mall this place is like a war zone .
borylie writes:
"You're right, but wait till this summer, there will groups of people feeling empowered and creating havoc. IMO"
Some people may laugh at your statement but I think you hit it right on! We be in power! The sheeples will learn the hard way.
Well, at least it is being addressed. It wasn't so long ago that no negative news stories re: robberies and car jackings at the Southern Park and Eastwood Malls, were not being reported. This because of the business community, the PD and the local "news" organizations colluding to try and keep people from knowing how dangerous the area really was/is. I really do blame the courts and the police. You can still drive down a Youngstown street and see thugs driving at night, lights off, daring the YPD to pull them over. Don't get me wrong, the P.D. nowadays is much more aggressive than any time previously, but due to lack of enforcement over the years, the criminal element basically has a sense of entitlement as far as doing crime. i.e., you're on my turf, so you deserve to get robbed. And the Police don't help much when they slow response on calls for P.D. that originate in certain areas. Much easier to stay in Cornersburg. Safer too...