Efforts to create a safer environment along the Jordan River Trail in Salt Lake continue as law enforcement agencies work together to crack down on crime.
He often walks the trail with his dogs, and said he noticed more police in the last several months doing patrols. While he generally feels safe walking the trail, he felt that might not be the case for everyone.Rising criminal activity on Jordan River Trail prompts safety concerns in Salt Lake City"I'm a big guy, and I usually have my dogs with me. But I wouldn't come here at night if I were a woman, to be honest," Eriksson said.
"We identified that there were increases in crime and quality of life concerns," Wian said when asked about the reason for tackling this issue starting back in October.
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