W.A. Perry Middle School, Columbia police bring families together to discuss safety

W.A. Perry Middle School and the Columbia Police Department brought families and law enforcement together in Columbia for a community safety discussion. At the “Coffee, Crime and Community” event, residents raised concerns about crime trends, neighborhood lighting and gang identification, and asked officers questions. School principal Robin Coletrain said the goal is to help children feel safe, while police Deputy Chief Melron Kelly emphasized hearing residents’ concerns and sharing information.