What officials say needs to happen to lessen crime that spills out of North Columbia’s most dangerous apartment complexes and into neighborhoods
• A safety and security plan for each complex. The city would mandate measures such as fencing or security guards if needed.
• A renewed commitment to community policing by the Columbia Police Department
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• Better cooperation between the Columbia Police Department and apartment managers and residents
• Security requirements for apartments that accept federal housing vouchers and money to assist in security measures
• Tighter lease requirements for tenants, regarding behavior, and monitoring by managers
• Clearing underbrush and keeping streets clean
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