SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Police Chief Joseph Cecile addressed the temporary fencing installed at the Rescue Mission, a measure aimed at protecting vulnerable individuals from being targeted by criminals.
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Chief Cecile explained the premature nature of the situation, “There’s no hard data yet because it’s so early, but we can tell you that the officers that work that detail and some of the business owners have seen somewhat of an improvement.” He noted that the police department has maintained a regular presence in the area, interacting with individuals and business owners and separating victims from perpetrators…