Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors
Post Number: 56 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 152.163.100.8
| Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 8:54 am: | |
We all have been talking about citizen Patrols and there effectiveness if police are present. Is this the answer or maybe call stations to police every three to four hundred yards or so like the river walk? I think nothing will work without good planning, something the city often lacks. We all care about our communities and do not want to walk around scared. IF we had a large anti crime rally with workshops on how to start successful Patrols and sign ups from all communities wanting to participate wouldn't that also send a message to the city government about how serious an issue we think it is to address.(not that I trust city government to take initiative but it is definitely worth a shot.) Just wondering peoples thoughts. |
Danny Member Username: Danny
Post Number: 4774 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 141.217.174.229
| Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 9:52 am: | |
Channel 4 News has become the next " thought police" against fugitive criminals and the plan is working pefectly. So for 3 out of 4 Michigan's Most Wanted criminals had been caught thanks to your quick tips. |
Citylover Member Username: Citylover
Post Number: 1701 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 4.229.132.144
| Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 2:25 pm: | |
That is a good idea Urbanoutdoors(ignore Danny). Of course I don't live in Detroit so I am speaking as an outsider.But until and when and if the people really get pissed I don't see much changing. |
Pam Member Username: Pam
Post Number: 354 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 4.229.72.30
| Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 4:20 pm: | |
There was a rally recently: http://www.detnews.com/apps/pb cs.dll/article?AID=/20060725/M ETRO/607250413/1003 |
Psip
Member Username: Psip
Post Number: 1120 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 68.60.45.70
| Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 5:12 pm: | |
Stop The Robberies Enjoy Safe Streets |
Ordinary Member Username: Ordinary
Post Number: 34 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 69.212.124.103
| Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 9:53 pm: | |
Although the rallies show unity I just don't get the idea behind them. They just don't seem to do any good. The police need to be present and able to do their jobs and kick some ass. |
Dougw Member Username: Dougw
Post Number: 1285 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 136.2.1.101
| Posted on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 - 6:40 pm: | |
There are some active citizens patrols in the city already... Warrendale and Elmwood/Lafayette Park area are a couple that I know of offhand. We need more of them, though. |
Detroitej72 Member Username: Detroitej72
Post Number: 111 Registered: 05-2006 Posted From: 66.184.3.44
| Posted on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 - 7:04 pm: | |
quote: Although the rallies show unity I just don't get the idea behind them. They just don't seem to do any good. The police need to be present and able to do their jobs and kick some ass. ______________________________ __________________ Unfortunately when the police do their jobs, the citizens complain they are hurting the criminals. |