Springfield residents give up time to sweep streets of crime
Joint effort by neighbourhood watch, security companies and police help keep suburb safe
Walkie-talkies crackled, blue lights flickered, and sirens howled as a 2km patrol procession snaked through the streets of Springfield at the weekend.
It was only 6.30pm on a Friday, but for many of those involved in the patrol, organised by the Springfield Neighbourhood Watch, their evening had just started after finishing their day jobs...
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