Working to build safer communities in Metro East [Video]

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – The Illinois State Police is teaming up with East St. Louis community leaders and churches to help build safer communities.

There is a big event planned this week to help take a bite out of crime.

“We provide a safe haven. We feed breakfast every Sunday and Saturday…and they are coming over to receive the love that we are offering them,” Pastor Dr. Zachary Lee, Mount Paran Missionary Baptist Church, said.

The ISP is being proactive teaming up with residents in the south end of East St. Louis to host a community event called resources and strategies for stronger and safer community.

Pastor Lee’s church was selected to host the event because of its central location.

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“We believe that solutions come …