Wednesday, dozens of people packed into a room in the Browns Point community of Pierce County to ask officials what they are doing to address crime. FOX13
It was a packed house at the Browns Point Improvement Club Wednesday night. About 70 people gathered in the room listening to county leaders as well as asking questions.
The focus of the meeting is on rising crime. It is a concern not just for this community, but throughout all of Pierce County.Car thefts are up about 130%, commercial burglaries are up nearly 90%, and armed robberies are up 176%, according to the numbers. Members of the Browns Point community told officials they feel forgotten, and want to see some sort of law enforcement presence.
Officials with the Pierce County Sheriff's Department explained to the crowd the difficulties that COVID and low staffing have created for the department, and their ability to do their job.
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