Post in Spring/Summer and issues with Central Park

May 01 21:09 UTC

My husband and I have brought these issues to the police department and the
reserves.  Once we did, we started seeing the speed trap at Central Park (and
have seen many vehicles pulled over).  The semaphore on Lexington at Oakcrest
(Central Park entrance) is new in the last couple of years as well.

I'll have to mention the trash issue to Lonnie in Parks and Rec the next time I
see him.

The group of neighbors idea is a good one.  I'll have to talk to my neighbors
and get some input from them.  We are lucky to at least know some of our
neighbors.

Also, looking into the ability of a citizen's arrest is a good idea, I'll have
to look at the Roseville City Code tonight and see what I can find out.

As for the location of officers, I do know that the RPD has a limited number of
officers and reserves (and the reserves are severely restricted in what they
can do).  I also know that there are others in Roseville who have problem areas
that the police are requested to assist with as well.

I count some of the officers/reserves as acquaintances, if not friends, due to
our work with CERT.  My husband's father was a Roseville Police Officer for
over 20 years (so many of the issues we are speaking of here, were issues he
dealt with in the 80's).  I know they are stretched thin.  They are recruiting
Police Reserves again (they've tried to recruit my husband).

Central Park is one of Roseville's jewels and thousands of people visit it
every year for the events that occur at the bandshell not to mention the parade
and fireworks.  Many of those people walk by our house.  I want them to be able
to cross Lexington safely and for them to be able to enjoy their time in the
park.