September's dramatic, continuing drop of reported criminal incidents is staggering.

I'll double-check on some of the reasons and update this report later, but a sharp decline of incidents from the Town Center and along N Garland Ave account for much of the reduced numbers. Some of that, I expect, is the seasonal drop we usually see when school restarts. The rest of the drop must come from the increased security that I've noticed at both locales.

I believe another reason for the drop is the increasing awareness that has been growing across several District 1 neighborhoods. Neighbors have been joining together to watch their neighborhoods and to watch out for one another. While I know that is a growing trend, it cannot alone account for the recent changes. I am confident that if it continues, that it promises to have lasting impact.

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