Crime drops, and they thank dog for that
To the numerous benefits of dog parks, add this one: a drop in crime.
The city of Gahanna, Ohio is crediting the presence of a dog park with decreasing the number of people loitering or otherwise up to no good at Pizzuro Park.
Known as the Pooch Playground, the dog area opened a year ago, NBC 4 reported.
Now, the city of Gahanna plans to expand the park, doubling its size and adding more dog-related features. Gahanna Deputy Police Chief Ken Bell said that volunteers who use the park have also helped cut down suspicious activity, reducing the need for officers to patrol the area regularly.
Posted by jwoestendiek April 1st, 2009 under Muttsblog.
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