Santiago is safer

[NewsWhore]

According to reports, Santiago has become a safer city. This good news is due in large part to more motorized patrols and the willingness of neighborhood associations to help control the criminals who used to roam their streets. Over the last 14 months, in part fueled by the senseless death of young Vanessa Ramirez, who was killed by thieves who were trying to steal her cellphone, more than 40 neighborhoods have formed watch programs. These programs, together with police units have reduced crime by as much as 80% in some areas, according to Listin Diario's Pedro Jimenez. The neighborhood associations work in coordination with the government's Safe Citizen Plan, and even contribute to the maintenance of the police vehicles and cellphone service.

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