Pictured is Lt. Joseph Mullin of PSA 1, which is bordered by Rhawn Street, Willits/Welsh roads, Roosevelt Boulevard and the Delaware River. Photo courtesy of Elsie Stevens.

The 8th District Police successfully held its first Police Service Area meetings for all three zones Wednesday.

Approximately 25 members who live in PSA zone 1 met with Lt. Mullin at Cottage Green. The goal of the PSAs is to create a localized forum for residents to discuss issues in their immediate neighborhood, and to create a coordinated response to crime as a result of this partnership between the police and the community.

Residents and civic association leaders in the 8th Police District PSA 1 came out to meet with Lt. Joseph Mullin to discuss community issues. Photo courtesy of Elsie Stevens.

The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, Feb 15.

Elsie Stevens lives in Holme Circle and is a member of the 8th PDAC. You can read all her contributions to NEast Philly here.