Sanford Florida Police Chief Reverses Ban on Neighborhood Watch Carrying Guns
New rules explicitly banned it
Police in the Florida city where George Zimmerman shot and killed Trayvon Martin have backed off a plan to explicitly ban neighborhood watch volunteers from carrying guns while on duty.
Earlier this month, police in Sanford, Florida, announced new rules on how civilian patrols can operate in an attempt to revive the program's reputation.
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Way to stand your ground, Sanford police chief.