Dakota Rager, 24, died in November of 2015. He touched so many lives in the Muhlenberg County community. Since his passing, the family has been giving back in his name.
Dakota Rager, 24, died in November of 2015. He touched so many lives in the Muhlenberg County community. Since his passing, the family has been giving back in his name.
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While the initiative is awaiting final approval from the university, the goal is to start the audits in coming weeks, said Christy Wood, community policing co-ordinator. Neighbourhoods in the first round include part of Harewood, downtown, the old city quarter, Newcastle, Brechin Hill and the city’s south end, she said. Residents of other areas have expressed interest and Woods expects they will be addressed in subsequent audits. Each audit will involve 10 to 12 participants, including neighbourhood representatives, police and municipal officials such as city planners. Typically, audits would include a tour of an area along a specific route, followed by a meeting, but in this case, the process may be virtual given pandemic concerns.