Crime rates
Shepard Nevel’s Speakout column ("What dip in crime rate means,") 9/20/07) was placed right where it belonged - in the opinion section. I disagree with his opinion.
Anyone who listens to morning radio in this town is aware that there is no dip in the crime rate; there is a refusal by the Denver D.A.’s office to prosecute criminals. I guess that’s one way to get those numbers down!
Just this week, a deadly car chase and attempted murder-by-vehicle of undercover and uniformed police officers by an auto-theft ring provides a perfect example. Out of seven defendants, most with extensive rap sheets and some known to have been previously held by I.C.E., six were allowed to walk away.
That’s not a dip in crime - that’s the district attorney’s office refusing to do their sworn duty.
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Don-
I agree with you.
Posted by c on October 2, 2007 05:33 PMThe article listed broken windows policy as the first reason for thee drop in crime. If so they should invest in it, Code Enforcement has gotten the most done. They should use the radio frequency now broadcasting at each water meter to locate infractions. The Code Enforcement Officer could identify and cite infractions from the safety and comfort of city vehicles. Which could be routed in a energy efficient method. The method has been on the books for a number of years now. Of course if the drop in crime rate is due to the exodus of illegals, then just hide it and continue the way we are.
Posted by eyeswideopen on October 3, 2007 09:05 AMI also agree. ICE needs to get these criminal aliens out of this country EVERY time. Denver needs to help them do it.
Sancutaury city nonsense indeed.
Posted by Ben on October 3, 2007 09:06 AM