Night Out Against Crime held in Franklin

Franklin Mayor Eugene Foulcard thanked residents, community partners, businesses and organizations for a successful National Night Out Against Crime held Tuesday, Oct. 6 at the Franklin Recreation Center. Foulcard said the event demonstrated the importance of residents and law enforcement working together to keep Franklin safe, noting that the city’s crime rate has dropped by more than half. He also recognized Chief Cedric Handy and the members of the Franklin Police Department, Recreation Director Chris Barrilleaux and his staff, DJ DB and the many other donors who provided bicycles, gift cards and other items for the community during the event.