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Loud Noise Complaints


(posted: 7/1/2005)

The Kentwood Police Department received more than 420 complaints of loud music or noise during the past 12 months.  These are quality of life concerns and many are blatant violations of City Ordinances.  Developing positive relationships with our neighbors is a sound prevention suggestion to fight crime.  We encourage trusted neighbors to dialog long before conflicts develop.  If conflicts develop, neighbors may be open to resolve the dispute.  Residents of rental units should work with property managers to inform and resolve nuisance conditions.  If efforts to resolve the condition fail, you are encouraged to call the police.  You, with other concerned neighbors, should be prepared to testify in court against the violator.  A partnership of neighbors and police will work as ?A Community Effort? to reduce these nuisance conditions.