Are being afraid are taking Crime Fighting in their own hands. Is in the neighborhood where they are fighting back. Lisa . Reporter that is true. There are two of many residents say. That since there arent enough Police Officers they have to Work Together to feel safe again at hammond park, residents want to see more families enjoying themselves, but instead they are seeing just the opposite. We see the breakins. Weve seen vandalism at the park. That is why the Neighborhood Association has taken matters into its own hands. Its part of the Security Guard to patrol the park to try to keep extra eyes on what is going on. Association hired the uniformed guard in january because of the crime fight. According to the Police Department, property crimes citywide are up nearly 30 and 2012 auto theft jumped up 71 . Meantime, the citys Police Department continues to struggle with staffing levels. Currently there are 978 officers. Five years ago there were 1400. That is number one, more Police Offi