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Alice Springs traditional owners launch community patrols to increase safety, reduce youth crime

Alice Springs traditional owners will work with other groups to monitor local streets. (ABC News: Michael Franchi)

Central Arrernte traditional owners are launching new community patrols in Alice Springs aimed at reducing youth crime in town and minimising First Nations people's contact with police.

The patrols, spearheaded by Lhere Artepe Aboriginal Corporation, will work alongside existing programs to better monitor the outback town's streets.

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