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This is a great idea, but not just for crime reporting. We once came across a woman on the greenway who was injured and needed medical attention, but trying to describe her location to the 911 dispatcher was an excercise in frustration. Mile markers would have been very helpful that day.

dbass
February 13, 2013 1:20 p.m.

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RPD, you can find the suspect's body at mile marker 12!!!! Criminals beware, we are not taking this criminal activity anymore and standing up for our RIGHTS and PROTECTIONS.

MadMaxx
February 13, 2013 10:29 a.m.

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"If I have to carry a gun to take a nature walk, I'm staying home!" beachgal

And as we lose more and more territory to crime the criminals continue to win! I'd rather see more people including myself carry.

Ole Glory
February 13, 2013 9:41 a.m.

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What a joke.... milemarkers?

So now they can more easily find you after you've been assaulted... that's reassuring.

It perfectly symbolizes that cops cant PREVENT these crimes... only come mop them up afterwards... People need to take responsibility for themselves.

Dont walk/run alone, be aware of your surroundings (ie turn off the headphones), and be prepared to protect yourself.

And, frankly, stay out of Durham.... theres plenty of nice trail that doesnt cut through the sewer...

lowepg
February 13, 2013 9:20 a.m.

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We walk the Neuse River Greenway all the time and have never felt threatened. Saw some bike riders for a while that had some sort of badge or something sown on identifying them as "greenway volunteers" or whatever. Haven't seen them in quite some time. Remember, concealed carry is concealed carry.

joeBob
February 13, 2013 8:12 a.m.

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if only criminals obeyed no gun zones we wouldn't have a crime problem on the greenways would we?

ThePunisher
February 12, 2013 6:40 p.m.

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Why doesn't the Raleigh police setup a sting operation to catch there criminals?

mistervegas
February 12, 2013 5:32 p.m.

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Really? It's that unsafe to walk these trails? My husband was so excited when they finished the Neuse Trail. I refuse to go. Unless of course I take a gun, which I don't own. If I have to carry a gun to take a nature walk, I'm staying home!

beachgal
February 12, 2013 5:20 p.m.

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If they have to put up mile markers so you can more easily identify the location you are attacked, I think I will get my exercise somewhere else.

BuglessDuster
February 12, 2013 5:06 p.m.

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Actually, the NC constitution explicitly makes it a right to carry guns openly. No government body can restrict your right to carry openly. However, private entities can and municipalities can restrict concealed carry on explicit recreational places included in the statute and they must conspicuously post the restrictions while you are still allowed to store the guns in your car while at the recreational facility. Sources: CCH instructor, Law Student currently enrolled in firearms law and just covered this subject yesterday, NC constitution.

letickle0927
February 12, 2013 5:04 p.m.

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