DeKalb police share successes and areas of improvement at town hall
With crime trending downward in DeKalb, the police department held a Tuesday night town hall to discuss wins and areas for growth.
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With crime trending downward in DeKalb, the police department held a Tuesday night town hall to discuss wins and areas for growth.
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