68th Precinct Citizens' Patrol Recruitment Drive

The 68th Precinct is recruiting for a citizens' patrol in the area of Fifth Avenue from 70th to 79th Streets in Bay Ridge, where the NYPD has recently approved three new security cameras.

For several years now, the area has been the source of homeowner complaints about street crime.

Dr. Husam Rimawi and the Rev. Khader El-Yateem are credited with the idea for the patrol.

Members, who must be