Alderman Calls for Additional Police Station in New Haven

A New Haven alderman calling for a greater police presence in his district is asking the city to build a police satellite office in addition to the substation that already exists in the Westville-West Hills section of the city.

Alderman Darryl Brackeen, Jr. hopes additional police will help cut down on crime in his section of the city.

“The problem is the actual police district substation for District 2 is on Valley Street in West Hills, but it does not cover the great vast majority of the Westville neighborhood,” Brackeen explained.

Brackeen submitted legislation to the Board of Alders asking for an additional satellite office at the Davis Street School or another suitable location nearby, to be staffed by a New Haven police officer during school hours and into the early evening.

“We’ve seen home invasions, burglaries, car thefts, thefts by auto,” he said. “These are all upticking since January, so I believe this is one tool of many that could possibly be used.”

He said it’s not meant to burden taxpayers, since the idea is to use a facility that already exists. A hundred Westville neighbors have already signed a petition in support of a new satellite office.

“Keep the kids safe and just have the presence. People will know the police are around and helping us. I think it’s a great idea,” said Scott Vasilaitis, of New Haven.

Mayor Toni Harp said she plans to address public safety issues with the Board of Alders, police commissioners and police chief. She said her only concern would be the cost of opening and operating a new facility.

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