In Darby Borough, they will start the process of reclaiming their streets tonight.
Actually, that work started last week, when police made an arrest in a recent homicide.
The tiny borough has been rocked by another uptick in violence, at one point suffering four shootings in five days.
It was after an altercation on a crowded playground escalated into gunfire - with children playing - that the community decided 'enough is enough.'
Officials will convene a public meeting tonight at 7 o'clock in the Community Center to address the increase in violent crime and outline the borough's plans to quell the incidents.
Police Chief Bob Smythe has made it clear that his department needs the support of the community to eradicate the problem. A good sign came last week when the public provided information that led to the arrest of a 17-year-old on murder charges after a man was gunned down outside his apartment.
That's the kind of thing Smythe stresses will be needed to take back the streets.
"You can't have it both ways here," the chief said. "If you want your street back, we'll be happy to take it back for you, but we need people to come forward.
That process starts tonight.
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