Expert: Teen 'takeovers' strain police as Towson Town Center vacancies rise

Law enforcement expert and National Police Association spokesperson Sgt. Betsy Smith says teen 'takeovers' are happening across the nation, taking up police resources, and potentially creating dangerous situations.

"We've got to look at this as an overall community problem and address it as such," Sgt. Betsy Smith said. "We've got to stop saying ‘Oh, these are kids being kids.' These gatherings can be dangerous. Very often, there is gang activity, and it also can prevent businesses from continuing to do business, which then affects the entire community."

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