A reminder to use due caution when walking around the downtown area where the bums hangout….
“CHICO — With eight stabbings in two days, an overwhelmed Chico Police Department has been relying on some backup.
The department has needed to call on outside agencies to initially respond and take control of a scene until Chico officers become available, said patrol Sgt. Mike Nelson.
During two stabbings reported at 9 p.m. Sunday, Chico police did not have the resources to respond to both and relied on their partnership with the Butte County Sheriff’s Office.
Chico police showed up to one incident 14 minutes after the initial call.”
There have been more stabbings in Chico since Jan. 1 than in all of 2012. Use caution and be aware of your surroundings. Do not let anyone surprise you, asking for spare change. This is situational awareness and it could help keep you safe. Be aware 360 degrees at all times.