City of Gallup issued the following announcement on Dec. 3.
The City of Gallup Police Department has been proactively meeting with business owners and residents to evaluate next steps in regard to the wellness of the community and safety of downtown businesses. There are several measures being taken by the GPD to increase its presence in downtown Gallup.
First, there has been an increase in foot patrols in response to the Coal Avenue Commons construction. This enables officers to take a close look at the condition of businesses and better assist residents in need in the tightly confined areas around the construction zone.
Additionally, the Gallup Police Department has established a downtown substation located at 230 South Second street to enable increase police presence. This substation will begin to be periodically staffed on December 7, 2020.
The downtown substation will be utilized by officers for a wide variety of needs, including reporting, patrol briefings, and possible meetings with the public. Although the new substation will not be staffed on a full time basis, it is the intent of the GPD to increase police presence, increase response times, and demonstrate police visibility as much as possible in this high traffic area.
The Gallup Police Department will continue to work with the community to proactively address concerns for wellness and safety. For a non-emergency, please call (505) 722-2002 to request assistance from the Gallup Police Department.
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