Friday's DLN will feature interviews with Chief Matthews and Harry Walker. I sat down with each of them separately today to discuss Matthews' performance to date, crime and the state of the police department.

Due to the rash of arsons that continue authorities ask city residents to report any suspicious activity, including but not limited to strangers disturbing trash cans or late-night trespassers by calling 911. Residents should also leave porch lights on at night, keep outside trash cans empty and wait until the night before trash pickup to take trash outside.

Authorities also ask anyone with information regarding any of the incidents to contact the State Police Fire Marshal Unit at 484-340-3643 or the Coatesville Police Department at 610-384-2300.

Read the latest report on the arsons here.

City Council will hold a reorganization meeting today at 3 p.m. in City Hall. The DA's crime plan and Chief Matthews' performance may be informally brought up by council. This is not a regular council meeting. The next regular council meeting will be Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

In May, when Police Chief Matthews' contract expires, should City Council:

A. Renew Chief Matthews' contract

B. Promote Lt. Canale to chief

C. Promote Lt. Rita Shesko to chief

D. Bring back Chief Bellizzie

E. See if the search committee's true pick -- Philly Lt. Joel Fitzgerald -- is still interested in being chief

F. Bring Matt Gordon back as chief

G. Launch another national search for chief candidates

H. Other (Explain.)