Crime isn't unheard of on Padre Island. Over the past year, KRIS 6 News has reported on people using the canals to break into homes, and recently, a shooting incident that sent bullets through a family's home on New Year's Day.<\/p>\n
Incidents like these have prompted residents to call for an increased police presence in their neighborhoods. <\/p>\n
The Island Strategic Action Committee held a meeting with law enforcement and city leaders Tuesday night to discuss the topic of increased police presence.<\/p>\n
One idea proposed by residents was adding a police substation on the island but CCPD Police Chief Michael Markle said the island is not an ideal location for a substation.<\/p>\n
However, Markle did offer two solutions. <\/p>\n
He said he recently ordered two patrol units to be assigned to the island at all times. <\/p>\n
\"They (officers) get drawn into town to help with call load, but it often leaves one officer out here which is dangerous, or no officers out here and I can't have that,\" he said.<\/p>\n
Markle also said the department will soon revise patrol areas, and that should also create better coverage for the island.<\/p>\n
Residents attending the meeting were pleased with the discussion's outcome.<\/p>\n
\"When we get elected officials paying attention and listening to every word we're saying it does show they do care,\" said resident Chul Kim McGuire. \"I'm excited; I am hopeful. I'm so very positive what went on, and it brings greater faith in living on the island.\"<\/p>\n
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Local News Padre Island residents satisfied after meeting with CCPD Ashley Portillo 8:51 PM, Feb - KRIS Corpus Christi News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Crime isn't unheard of on Padre Island. Continue reading