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City of Bloomington, Indiana

closed: Resolved #211381

Parks & Playgrounds:

Other: The homeless are starting to congregate and shoot up in the park again now that it's summer. Where is the security patrol? Where are the police, they never come into the neighborhood? Tired of cleaning up needles in the park!

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Rebecca Swift
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History

6/8/2026 11:31:56 Closed by Rebecca Swift

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns. We understand how frustrating it is to encounter discarded needles and observe inappropriate activity in the park. Our staff regularly monitor our park properties and work closely with local law enforcement and our private security contractors (MSI) to address these issues. However, our team manages a large number of parks, trails, and facilities throughout the city, and staff cannot be present at every location at all times. For that reason, it is very helpful when residents report illegal activity directly to the Bloomington Police Department as it occurs. Timely reports help officers respond appropriately and better understand where additional patrols may be needed. If you encounter discarded needles or other hazardous materials, please report their location to our department so trained staff can safely remove them. We appreciate your patience and assistance in helping us keep our parks safe and welcoming for everyone.

Sent notification to Rebecca Swift
https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=211381 Closed by Rebecca Swift Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns. We understand how frustrating it is to encounter discarded needles and observe inappropriate activity in the park. Our staff regularly monitor our park properties and work closely with local law enforcement and our private security contractors (MSI) to address these issues. However, our team manages a large number of parks, trails, and facilities throughout the city, and staff cannot be present at every location at all times. For that reason, it is very helpful when residents report illegal activity directly to the Bloomington Police Department as it occurs. Timely reports help officers respond appropriately and better understand where additional patrols may be needed. If you encounter discarded needles or other hazardous materials, please report their location to our department so trained staff can safely remove them. We appreciate your patience and assistance in helping us keep our parks safe and welcoming for everyone.

6/7/2026 12:10:05 Tim Street assigned this case to Rebecca Swift

Sent notification to Rebecca Swift
https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=211381 Tim Street assigned this case to Rebecca Swift You can use the link to follow progress on this case.

6/5/2026 18:29:00 Anonymous assigned this case to Tim Street

Sent notification to Tim Street
https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=211381 Anonymous assigned this case to Tim Street You can use the link to follow progress on this case.

6/5/2026 18:29:00 Opened by Anonymous

619 W Howe ST

CityBloomington
StateIN
Zip47403
Latitude39.162281036377
Longitude-86.540679931641
Neighborhood AssociationProspect Hill
TownshipPerry

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