Fredonia Ramping Up Police Presence This Weekend for 'Not Fred Fest'

There will be a very high police presence in the Village of Fredonia this weekend. That's because it's the weekend of "not Fred Fest," the unofficial end-of-year celebration for numerous SUNY Fredonia students. During this week's Fredonia Village Board meeting, Police Chief David Price said the ramped up enforcement is in light of incidents that have occurred over the past two years, including three stabbings and a shooting. He says multiple law enforcement agencies will be assisting his department...

David Price: to ensure safety of public and students

Mayor Mike Ferguson believes the village and the university have taken "enormous strides" since last summer in an effort to quell any violence that may occur. He made his comments on a recent edition of WDOE's "Viewpoint" program...

Mike Ferguson: thinks there will be an immediate impact

Village officials have been meeting with various law enforcement agencies, the Dunkirk and Fredonia fire departments, and SUNY Fredonia representatives over the past several months to put a plan in place.

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