201513 minPGdoc-short

Community Action

201513 minPGdoc-short

A 70-year-old man living in a hotel for 15 years receives assistance from a community project aimed at improving police and citizen relations.

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Community Action

2015• 13 minPG

Synopsis

A 70-year-old man living in a hotel for 15 years receives assistance from a community project aimed at improving police and citizen relations.

Synopsis

A resident of Washington's 14th Street expresses frustration over crime and safety in the area. The documentary follows a pilot project aimed at improving police-community relations. Officers and civilians engage in discussions about safety and trust. Edwin Jones III, a youth cadet, takes part in the initiative, which seeks to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community. The project aims to foster cooperation and understanding, though success remains uncertain.

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Why Watch

See how a pilot project aims to improve community-police relations.
Meet residents who fear calling police due to potential backlash.
Find out what happens when citizens ride along with police officers.
Discover the struggles of local businesses in a troubled area.

Did You Know

Residents expressed concerns about safety on 14th Street, a known trouble spot.
One business owner reported that police only interacted with citizens when there was trouble.
A 70-year-old resident, Abner Dangerfield, was rescued from a lonely hotel room after 15 years.
The pilot project aims to unite blacks and whites, civilians and police.
The documentary features a police officer assigned to Scott 94 for the midnight shift.

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Community activismLocal law enforcementUrban safety discussionsSocial justice initiatives

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What is the purpose of the pilot project mentioned in the documentary?

The purpose of the pilot project is to bring people together, including blacks and whites, civilians and police.

How long has Abner Dangerfield been living in a hotel room?

Abner Dangerfield has been living in a hotel room for 15 years.

What did the fireman say about the cause of the fire?

The fireman said that gasoline was all around going all over the furniture.

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