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Neighbors Help Police Catch Speeders

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In a quiet neighborhood off Fatima Street in the Town of Menasha people who live there say their rural street is becoming a main drag.

"The construction with 441 has increased the traffic," said Eric Coopman, who lives on the street.

That increased traffic also includes speeders.

"I've seen as much as 70 miles per hour," explained Coopman when describing how fast drivers go down the 25mph street.
 
Coopman has two small children, who play with other children on the street.  Now he along with other neighbors are offering up their driveways to police officers to help cut down on lead foot drivers.
 
"It's more of a deterrent, you know more of a reminder to folks by having that visible presence," said Village of Fox Crossing officer Jason Weber.
 
When officers aren't around, they have a radar system that is to help police monitor traffic speed in the area.
 
"If there's a heavier time you know or more speeders, more traffic that will kind of dictate when we would do our enforcement," said Weber.
 
Although Coopman appreciates the effort, the speeding has gotten so bad he says he's moving to keep his children safe.
 
"We are moving to a culdesac where there is no traffic," said Coopman.
 
Police and neighbors are hoping by working together they can cut down on the problem of speeding in their community.