Fight back against local crime

If you're a regular Gazette reader and follower of the blog's Twitter feed, you've probably noticed over the last couple of years a steady increase of news stories about thefts and burglaries in Lower Paxton Township, especially in the Forest Hills area. In fact, five more burglaries were reported to local police just last weekend.

Thanks to community watchdog group SWAN and the Lower Paxton Police Department, you have an opportunity to arm yourself with how-to info that could keep the bad guys from breaking into your home, cars and backyard shed.

The group will host an event this Monday, Sept. 19, at 7 pm that will feature a detective and a patrol officer sharing their insights on crime prevention for residential neighborhoods.

The presentation will be held at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 1100 Colonial Road,
Harrisburg.

CLICK HERE for more details.