By: Patrick Dockett
The monthly Police, Fire, Animal Control, and Code Enforcement (P.F.A.C.) meeting was held Tuesday evening at the Kevin Collins Center in Pine Bluff. The meeting, which takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month, featured updates from Interim Police Chief Shirley Warrior, Fire Chief Randy Compton, Animal Control Director Marcus Grayson, and Code Enforcement Representative Patrick Lockett.
Chief Warrior shared updated public safety statistics and addressed the overall crime rate in Jefferson County.
Fire Chief Randy Compton reminded residents that Fire Prevention Week will be observed October 5–11. During that time, the Pine Bluff Fire Department will partner with the Red Cross and the Masonic Temple to provide and install smoke alarms for any households in need. Compton also emphasized that current burn bans remain in effect until officially lifted by the county judge.
Animal Control Director Marcus Grayson and Code Enforcement Representative Patrick Lockett stressed the importance of pet safety and responsible property upkeep to ensure safe and livable neighborhoods.
The P.F.A.C. meeting serves as an open forum for sharing public safety information with the community and is held monthly at the Kevin Collins Center, 200 E. 8th Avenue, from 6–7 p.m.
