Pocomoke City Mayor Todd J. Nock says:
(Posted on Mayor Nock's Facebook page)
A lot of people have been asking, Where is the Mayor
I’m right here, standing with the rest of our citizens, trying to make sense of what is happening and working every single day to keep our community safe. I do not have all the answers. None of us do. And that is exactly why we need the entire community to get involved.
Here is what we have already done to address crime in Pocomoke
• We assigned a full-time detective to CBI so our cases receive the attention and resources they need.
• We expanded our camera system from five cameras citywide to more than thirty different camera views watching over our neighborhoods and public spaces.
• We installed four new LPR cameras at key entrances so we know who is coming into our town and can track suspicious activity more effectively.
• We added the ShotSpotter system with thirty-three devices placed throughout the city to detect gunfire instantly and improve police response times.
• We held public safety meetings to hear concerns and share updates.
• We organized multiple neighborhood watch meetings but only one person has shown up at a time.
So yes, we have been working and yes, we have been trying to fix these issues. But we cannot do this by ourselves.
We need you. We need parents, neighbors, faith leaders, business owners, and everyday residents to step in with us. We need people willing to show up, speak up, volunteer, and help take back our streets. Community safety takes community effort.
I have to keep it real about the lack of support we are receiving. It is little to none! No calls, no meetings, no collaboration. Pocomoke should not be living like this. We should not be afraid to sit on our porches, walk down our streets, or let our children play outside.
But I am asking you to stand with me. Join the effort. Get involved. Let us work together and create the safe community we all deserve.
