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The cities of Cleveland and Shaker Heights will enhance policing at their borders under a new safety agreement.The letter, signed last week, came as a surprise to some Cleveland council members who say they’ve wanted this for years.Shaker Heights is bordered by Cleveland on two sides.But the two communities intertwine.“Crime is not really like it used to be, it's getting better,” Shaker Heights resident Gerald Faraley said.All of Shaker Square sits in Cleveland.
“It’s one of the things that led to continued calls for it but these conversations have been going on for years,” Griffin said.However, Griffin says he heard about this new policing collaboration through email.“We didn’t know about it,” Griffin said.Still, Griffin says he’s happy this is happening and wants to ensure there’s equitable policing.
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