Pembroke Pointe meets on safety

By Temika Bobbitt
Photo Editor

Pembroke Pointe Apartments had its first community meeting to discuss ongoing problems and a few safety tips on the evening of Oct. 6.

Rita Jones, the apartment manager, and staff organized a community meeting for all residents to attend that may have any questions, concerns and ideas. Assistant Chief of Police, First Sergeant Frank Hernandez and Sergeant Dewayne Hunt held most of the meeting with answering safety issues including the recent car vandalisms. Although Officer Hernandez was out during the incident, Jones responded to residents with an invitation to all victims to attend the court date.

The officers continued to assure residents that the community was safe and well controlled. While there is currently not security on site, the Pembroke police come to observe the apartments every 30 to 40 minutes. Jones had concerns with the fire extinguishers being played with. Fire extinguishers are there “for the floor of building. If they are removed, it will have serious consequences,” she said.

The apartments are working on trying to get new video cameras for the parking lots but are costly.

They also warned students of the $50 tickets given out for cruising on Sundays.

One big concern at the meeting was noise after 5 p.m. Officers usually give a verbal warning on the first visit but if they have to return to the same resident there will be a $125 fine.

“I liked it. It was informative. I feel safe,” Nathan Moore said.