Police, Citizens Discuss Gangs

A special meeting about Gang Awareness was held last night at the LaVergne City Hall. I was unable to attend the meeting, but here's a link from the Daily News Journal about what was discussed.

Gang activity has increased in LaVergne during the last six or seven months and the police department is aiming to address the problem head-on. A seven-officer gang unit has been formed, led by Cpl. Hatcher who previously worked in gang units in California and Oklahoma.

Residents are urged to contact police if they spot illegal activity through the anonymous tip line at 287-8740. Or according to the DNJ, to form a Neighborhood Watch, call the La Vergne Police Department at 793-7744.

Meanwhile, if anyone attended the meeting and wants to say more about it, please comment here and I'll move the comment into the post section.