Decreasing crime and increasing appeal in Downtown Long Beach

At the South Division Community Leadership meeting in April, Long Beach Police Department Commander John Benedetti spoke to community leaders and concerned citizens about crime statistics, safety tips, and how the department is attempting to decrease crime trends while meeting the high demand for service. Thanks to increased efforts on the part of local community members and police officers, the South Division has seen improvement in crime over the past couple years. Read the story on Voicewaves.