DISQUS

beaware · 1 year ago

streetwalkers I think this is a good start on slowing crime in the smaller cities, like Flint. There's probably a correlation in the increase of crime with the decline of foot patrols by the police, aside from the increased poverty due to lack of jobs that pay a sustainable wage, schools underfunded because administrators earn obscene wages,corporations that rape and pillage then leave hulking skeletons of buildings and poisoned landscapes and rivers. I think the idea of foot patrols and Uber Guber's idea of smaller high school student populations might actually be on the right track. This State used to shine. It can again. Rest in Peace Stewart. Congratulations E.

LoRayne Apo-Joynt · 1 year ago

Depends a lot on the city Actually, Flint would not be a strong example since its mayor recently made massive cuts in the police force.  They will have too few officers to cover this fairly large urban center.

Foot patrols might work in areas identified as "hot spots".  In Saginaw, for example, there are areas where there have been many concentrated reports of gunfire that might be worth establishing regular foot patrols and perhaps sending a mobile station in the form of a van to help these foot patrols.

But another concept that this state doesn't explore well is the concept of "broken window" policing.  By asking the help of the community to focus on code enforcement and blight reduction -- replacing broken windows, improving overall street appearance -- the amount of crime may actually fall without changing the patrol process.  There are studies on this effect, which could ultimately help reduce gas consumption spent on police response.

beaware · 1 year ago

streetwalkers Always a mental challenge to keep up w/Y'All! That is what good reporting should do!! Stimulate conversations toward betterment of man instead of talking about what was on the Simpsons last nite or the Sopranos!

I disagree somewhat LoRayne. I would much rather see beat cops instead of cameras that will be broken, or God forbid the listening posts used in parts of L.A..I think that visible presence would go a long way in starting the rebirth of urban settings. Just one man's thinking. There have been studies done, papers written, arguing that "Broken Windows" does not work.Harcourt/Ludwig, the U.of M. study-Thatcher paper, etc. I have only read snippets of their arguments. I see viability on both sides of the coin to a degree. And Flint was a bad example, I cede that. If The DonFather were indicted, tried, and convicted(again), and "SuperChief" uh...retired, the 46plus police officers reinstated, maybe, and a Prayer thrown in, maybe it could help.Thank You Mich. Messenger for keeping the Truth alive. Always a Pleasure L.!