Police encourage neighbors to help each other out – Rocky Mount Telegram

Some are called Neighborhood Watch groups whereas others go by Community Watch or Block Watch, but the underlying concept of community participation in crime prevention is the same, and the police department is working to encourage more involvement. (More)

Chief shifts police tactics – Rocky Mount Telegram

Police Chief James Moore has made a number of changes at the Rocky Mount Police Department since he was sworn in Jan. 2.

Some of the changes are small internal adjustments while others, like the dissolution of the Street Engagement Team, are more visible to the community at-large. (More)

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Police stats show violent crime down – The Rocky Mount Telegram

Preliminary statistics for the Rocky Mount Police Department show an 18 percent decline in violent crime in 2011 compared to 2010.

Rocky Mount police Crime Analyst Bill Matthews said Rocky Mount police responded to 29.4 percent less robberies and 15.3 percent fewer aggravated assaults in 2011 compared to 2010. Police investigated one additional homicide and one additional rape in 2011 compared to 2010. (More)

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Manley, McMahon leave community a better place–Source: The Rocky Mount Telegram

Rocky Mount bids goodbye today to two public servants who made a big difference in our community — Rocky Mount Police Chief John Manley and Nash-Rocky Mount Superintendent Rick McMahon. (Read more)

City to hold reception to honor retiring chief – Source: Rocky Mount Telegram

The public is invited to attend a retirement reception for Rocky Mount Police Chief John Manley this afternoon at the Imperial Centre for Arts and Sciences.

In April, Manley announced his retirement which becomes effective Friday after 32 years in law enforcement. (Read more)

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Thomas named interim police chief–Source: The Rocky Mount Telegram

City Manager Charles Penny appointed a 30-year police veteran and Rocky Mount native Tuesday to serve as interim police chief following John Manley’s retirement Friday. (Paid Content)

Town hall meeting updates public on city projects – Source: The Rocky Mount Telegram

The Tuesday town hall meeting updated the public on various city projects and departments. (Paid Content)

Unbelievable – Officer, trainee charged in theft – Source: The Daily Reflector

A Rocky Mount police officer and a cadet in training were charged this week in connection with a 2007 car break-in in which guns were stolen, the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office reported. (Read more)

Rocky Mount NC: SBI report shows drop in serious crimes–Source: The Rocky Mount Telegram

Preliminary 2010 Rocky Mount crime statistics indicate a 14.3 percent decrease in the most serious and prevalent crimes, which is the lowest for the city since 1987. (Paid Content)

Chief John Manley Rocky Mount Police Department Is Retiring

For the Chief Manley haters he is retiring without any pressure. I had heard last year that he would be retiring this year. After hearing about it I began to inquire and upon my asking I found out he had unofficially announced it. So for all of the haters especially the ignant poster who posted several comments on my blog using different code names, take your ignance somewhere else because I will not tolerate it on my blog. You see ignant I have to approve it but you have been put on the SPAM list so it ain’t no need to post anymore.

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Manley to step down as police chief – Source: Rocky Mount Telegram

Manley to step down as police chief – Source: Rocky Mount Telegram

Rocky Mount Police Chief John Manley announced Monday he is retiring effective July 1.

“This is something I have been toiling over for the last two years, and it is bittersweet, but I know now is the time,” Manley said. “People always say you will know when it is time, and it is clear to me now is that time.” (Read more)

Council weighs analysis of RMPD–Source: The Rocky Mount Telegram

A data and operations analysis of the Rocky Mount Police Department had the attention of the City Council at the Committee of the Whole meeting. (Paid Content)

Crossing at 64 to add restaurant

A mixed-use project in Edgecombe County that has been in the planning stages for more than a decade has signed its first tenant.

Last month, Tands Inc. finalized an agreement with Rocky Mount/Edgecombe Community Development Corp. to build a new Bojangles restaurant at the Crossing at 64 project on property where Business U.S. 64 crosses the U.S. 64 bypass. Business U.S. 64 also is known as Raleigh Street. (Read more @ The Rocky Mount Telegram)

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Governor appoints Rocky Mount police chief to commission – Source: The Daily Southerner

Rocky Mount — An Edgecombe County man was appointed to the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. John Henry Manley Jr. , the chief of police for the City of Rocky Mount, was appointed by Gov. Bev Purdue to . . . (Read more @ The Daily Southerner)

David Combs: Never mind rumors; Rocky Mount’s crime rate is down – Source: The Rocky Mount Telegram

In regards to the recent coverage of the City’s e-policing program, I would like the opportunity to set the record straight about my views and concerns. (Read more @ The Rocky Mount Telegram)

Note: Thank you Mr. Mayor for this response. I agree with you and since I am actively engaged as an effective grassroots community activist, I can relate to the content in your letter. C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher