Times Record
The Fort Smith Police Department has evolved its meter enforcement position into the city s first downtown ambassador to address vagrancy, direct resources and provide a community presence to stakeholders of downtown Fort Smith.
Jon Raspberry, who has worked as the police department s meter enforcer since 2018, has been chosen to fill the role. The new position fills the needs of the police department and the Central Business Improvement District Commission.
Belle Starr Antiques owner Beth Price, who has previously been outspoken about vagrancy in downtown Fort Smith, said Raspberry is a much needed point of contact for downtown business owners and residents.