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Archive Home > 2006 > September > 28 > Reclaiming Drake Park

Reclaiming Drake Park

Elevated police presence and focus

By By Cindy Powers / The Bulletin
September 28, 2006

After serving as the scene of two killings and an armed robbery in recent years, Drake Park's reputation as the crown jewel of the Bend parks system had been tarnished.

But a push by public officials to increase police presence and control trouble spots has quelled major problems in the park,....

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