Portsmouth police chief addresses safety perceptions, crime trends at quarterly forum

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — There’s a difference between the perception of safety and the numbers. That’s what Portsmouth Police Chief Stephen Jenkins said at his quarterly forum last week.

Folks in downtown Portsmouth told News 3 Wednesday that they love the city and feel safe but believe there’s a negative perception.

“Do you think Portsmouth gets a bad reputation in terms of public safety and crime?” News 3 reporter Erika Craven asked residents…

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