Eyes to stay on street

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THE Eyes on the Street program is not under threat, despite a query by Gosnells MLA Chris Tallentire that it was in danger of being cut.

East Metropolitan Region MLC Helen Morton said the program was successful and would continue.

Eyes on the Street is an intelligence gathering program which encourages State Government agencies, councils and businesses to identify and record suspicious behaviour and report it to police.

“There is no danger that the Eyes on the Street program is going to be cut,” Mrs Morton said.

“It is an excellent program that has had considerable success in the City of Gosnells.”

Mrs Morton said Office of Crime Protection director Wendy Murray and Eyes on the Street project coordinator Mat Jovanou had both confirmed the project was safe.

“Mr Tallentire was told in Parliament that there were no plans to discontinue the program.”

Mr Tallentire had raised the issue with Police Minister Rob Johnson in Parliament.


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