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City of Bloomington issues the following statement on matters of public safety:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Actions to Improve Safety in Public Spaces August 16 , 2021 Bloomington, like most cities, experiences certain amount of destructive and illegal behaviors, many of them happening in or on parks, streets, sidewalks and other public spaces. This can threaten public health and safety and compromise the whole community\u2019s ability to use and\/or benefit from these shared spaces. In recent months the city has received an uptick in complaints about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n City staff members have engaged in dozens of conversations, both formal and informal, to gather input from the community about how to address these issues. Based on that input and best practices implemented in other communities, a plan has been developed. In order to curb these illegal and\/or dangerous behaviors and protect the whole community\u2019s ability to use and benefit from our shared spaces, the City plans to undertake several actions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Continue to take special considerations when those individuals engaging in illegal behaviors are experiencing homelessness and are living in an encampment. In these situations, the Bloomington Police Department (BPD) follows their General Order entitled, \u201cPolice Interaction with Homeless Encampments.\u201d If an encampment itself is deemed to be violating the rules for public property, the BPD will follow the \u201cPolicy on Closure of Encampments on Public Property\u201d which may call for closure in the event that<\/p>\n\n\n\n The City is coordinating efforts with nonprofit partners, including shelter providers and other social service agencies, to support individuals who are displaced if an encampment is closed and connect them with services and resources, including food, shelter, therapeutic services, and employment and\/or occupational opportunities. The City will enforce all policies in a way that targets illegal and unsafe behaviors and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual\u2019s housing status<\/p>\n\n\n\n Monroe County Deputies arrest Cadiz officer for OWI
<\/strong>Brian Hedger, an Officer with the Cadiz Police Department, was arrested early yesterday morning by Monroe County Sheriff\u2019s Deputies for allegedly operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The 38 year-old Hedger was reportedly speeding and driving erratically while in the Southbound lane of 1-69. Hedger had been previously arrested for the same offense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n