THE police presence at a once "forgotten" North-East airport used as a "backdoor" route by criminals is to be doubled. Meanwhile, Newcastle Airport also plans to increase its police presence after visitors said they were "reassured" by the presence of officers.

By Kristin Zagurski, Omaha World-Herald, Neb. Nov. 14--A retired Omaha police sergeant will serve as the Bellevue Police Department's new community policing and crime prevention coordinator. Police Chief John Stacey Jr. introduced Glen Truax, the new coordinator, at Monday's City Council meeting.

By Matthew Roy, The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va., The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va. Dec. 20--NORFOLK -- More than 100 city residents turned up at a meeting called by Councilmen W. Randy Wright and Paul R. Riddick on Monday night to discuss crime and police strategies in Norfolk.