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untanglingwebs
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Attention Flint Residents:
1. There has been over 70 shootings this year
2. The homicide rate has nearly tripled since last year
3. Crime is up 70 to 80% |
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Sat Jun 06, 2015 1:21 pm |
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untanglingwebs
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Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:32 pm |
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1. Flint, Michigan
Population: 109,245
Violent Crime Per 1,000: 22
2010 Murders: 53
Median Income: $27,049 (46.1% below national average)
Unemployment Rate: 11.8% (2.8% above national average)
The number of violent crimes committed in Flint, MI, increased for all categories considered for this list between 2009 and 2010. Perhaps most notably, the number of murders in the city increased from 36 to 53. This moves the city from having the seventh highest rate of homicide to the second highest. The number of aggravated assaults increased from 1,529 to 1,579, a rate of 14.6 assaults per 1,000 residents, placing the city in the number one rank for rate of assaults. Flint police chief Alvern Lock stated late last year that he believed the city’s violence stemmed from drugs and gangs. Flint has a relatively small median income of about $27,000 per household. The city also has a poverty rate of 36.2%. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) More From 24/7 Wall St.: |
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Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:34 pm |
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untanglingwebs
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10 Most Dangerous Cities in Michigan
September 16, 2014 .
10 Most Dangerous Cities in Michigan
What are the most dangerous cities in Michigan? To get the lowdown on the cities in Michigan that are the most dangerous with the highest crime rates, we consulted the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report. Our rankings are based solely on the data publicly released each year by the FBI. A crime is a crime, so we took both violent and property crimes into account when compiling our list of Michigan’s most dangerous cities.*
We realize that this topic is inherently controversial in nature and hits close to home. We are aware that there are many different ways to present this data, but when compiling this list we chose to consider not just murder rate, but both violent and property crimes. Check each city listing to get a general idea of the city’s ranking in terms of just violent criminal offenses.
1. Flint, MI: Michigan’s Most Dangerous City
Dangerous Cities in Michigan: Flint, MI
Population: 101,632
Annual Crimes Per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crimes: 27.29 per 1,000 residents
Property Crimes: 55.54 per 1,000 residents
Total Reported Crimes: 82.84 per 1,000 residents
Flint has a crime rate of about 83 per one thousand residents.
Flint’s ranking when considering only violent crimes? #1
These statistics make Flint the most dangerous city in Michigan.
Flint is also one of the top 20 most dangerous cities in the USA
2. Detroit, MI |
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Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:36 pm |
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untanglingwebs
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I was watching CNN discuss the Wall Street Journal story on the rise in crime in some cities while there was a decline in crime in other cities.
After receiving the stats on the worsening crime in Flint, I am curious as to the causes for this increase. Will we continue to be #1?
In my opinion, this presents an argument for increasing the number of police on the streets. The posting on the Flint employment website has been there for months with little obvious result, probably because of the low pay and benefits.
Just as some politicians at the recent Mackinac Conference called for the dissolution of Highland Park, I wonder if the same demand is in Flint's future.
http://flinttalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=12247 |
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Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:56 pm |
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untanglingwebs
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Sat Jun 06, 2015 8:11 pm |
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untanglingwebs
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| TV 25 reported multiple people shot on Delia and Oren. No deaths, but also no information. |
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Mon Jun 08, 2015 6:44 am |
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untanglingwebs
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Flint Downtown not immune to crime. This is the second incident of this kind downtown.
University of Michigan-Flint Department of Public Safety
Dear Campus Community:
This is a crime alert, crime off-campus message from the University of Michigan-Flint Department of Public Safety.
Shortly after 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, a person was approached by two men at Buckham Alley and Kearsley Street in Downtown Flint. The two men demanded the person's wallet and cell phone. The person tried to flee, but was tackled, and his items were taken. The two men were last seen fleeing northbound through the alley.
The witness describes the two suspects as both six feet tall black males. One was wearing a blue, polo-style collared shirt, and the other was wearing a black t-shirt and black shorts. Their ages are unknown.
The Flint Police Department is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call the Flint Police Department at 810-237-6800.
For your use in the future, here are some safety tips to follow:
Follow your instincts. If you do not feel safe, do your best to remove yourself from the situation.
Travel well-lighted and well-traveled areas. Have your keys in your hand as you approach your door, and remember to be alert to what and who is around you.
There’s safety in numbers. If you must be out at night, arrange to go to class or do errands with a companion or two. If you are alone in the University of Michigan-Flint area, use the free DPS escort service. Call the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 810-762-3333 to request the service.
Avoid displaying and carrying large sums of money in public. Only carry the credit cards you need.
Be careful with purses or wallets. Carry a purse close to your body, but do not loop or wrap straps around you. A purse snatcher could injure you. If a purse snatcher demands your purse, toss it down on the ground and attempt to quickly leave the area. Keep wallets in an inside pocket.
Be alert and aware. Avoid distracted walking! It’s a good idea to avoid text messaging and talking on the phone. Pay full attention to who is around you when you are in public.
Know the locations of the Emergency Blue phones while on campus
If a robbery should occur:
Your safety is most important. Above all, don’t be heroic. COOPERATE! Give the criminal what they asks for. Your life is more valuable than replaceable possessions.
Don’t make sudden moves or try to apprehend the criminal yourself.
Concentrate on remembering a description and call police immediately.
Do what the robber says and don’t stall.
Don’t make any sudden, unexpected moves. A nervous criminal may think you are reaching for a concealed weapon.
If the suspect claims they have a weapon in their pocket, never try to force their bluff.
Afterward, call the police immediately. If you are on the university campus, call (810) 762-3333. Off campus, call 911.
Keep all witnesses at the scene until the police arrive.
If a witness must leave, write down his or her name, address and telephone number.
Write down a complete description of the suspect, weapon and vehicle used, if any.
Remember that money can be replaced; a life cannot.
Thank you.
Ray Hall
Chief, UM-Flint Department of Public Safety
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Tue Jun 09, 2015 3:59 pm |
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http://www.abc12.com/home/headlines/Bike-patrols-make-their-debut-in-Flint-this-week-306705041.html
FLINT (WJRT) - (06/09/15) - A spike in crime triggered a swift response from Michigan State Police.
This week, they are launching their bike patrols in Flint.
"We are going to use all our resources and bring a stop to some of this crime in the City," said Lt. David Kaiser, with Michigan State Police.
It is a brand new program to assist road patrols in the fight against crime.
Tuesday, we got a chance to ride along with the new bike team. They will be patrolling hot spots for criminal activity in Flint - 20 hours out of every day.
Michigan State Police tell us there has been an uptick in shootings starting last month in Flint, and because of that, they are putting more officers in the city.
That means troopers on bicycles, unmarked police cars and even patrolling on foot.
The bicycle officers we followed around Tuesday were patrolling Atherton East Apartments and other south-side Flint neighborhoods.
They aren't just there to look for suspicious activity - they also want to build relationships with the people who live there.
"You actually have a lot of face time with people in the community, you can cover a lot more ground on a bicycle, and that means more opportunity to come into contact with people," Kaiser said. |
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Wed Jun 10, 2015 6:05 am |
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untanglingwebs
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A response from the state, but none from the Flint city administration. That is because Flint doesn't have enough cops on the streets and the gangs know it. Jobs have been posted for months for full and part time officers, but low wages are probably the reason the jobs are not being filled.
The 911 proposal that would create a $ 83,000 or more job position for Pamela Coleman paid from the police fund is an issue that can only hurt morale more. Don't forget there is another Flint Police lawsuit along the lines of the infamous Citizen's Bureau involving promotions occurring along racial lines. Legal fees alone will make that expensive. Tom Pabst is the attorney or the officers. |
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Wed Jun 10, 2015 6:28 am |
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untanglingwebs
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Tolbert is attempting a community policing approach as are the State Police. Mistrust of the State Police has been an issue ever since they arrived. I was surprised when a State Police officer confessed in a community meeting they had been unable to win trust in the eastside community. It will be interesting to see if their new "Officer Friendly" approach helps.
Several years ago Flint Community Police had bicycles. The bicycles disappeared and rumors were quick o blame then Police Chief Lock for allegedly giving the bicycles to Mott College police where Lock's wife was Chief. |
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Wed Jun 10, 2015 6:38 am |
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untanglingwebs
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Did WJRT TV 12 get an exclusive or were their sources just good? I will bet on the exclusive as they are Flint's "good news station.
I was driving from Grand Blanc when I saw a State Police vehicle with two bicycles on the back. A tip something was up. |
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Wed Jun 10, 2015 6:40 am |
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untanglingwebs
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City of Flint Police Department Blog
4 hours ago ... On 05/09/15 Flint Police Ofc. Frost responded to a report of a fight. On scene it
was reported to Ofc. Frost that a female had been attacked by ...
http://cityofflintpd.blogspot.com/ - 170k - Cached - Similar
Seems like another "feel good" site. Do they think we are stupid? |
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Wed Jun 10, 2015 6:56 am |
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untanglingwebs
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http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2015/06/michigan_state_police_using_bi.html#incart_river
Michigan State Police use bicycles to patrol high-crime areas in Flint
Michigan State Police troopers John Miller, left, and Craig Winnie speak with Stanley Turner, 62, of Flint during a bicycle patrol of a neighborhood near the Evergreen-Regency Town Homes in Flint, Mich. on Wednesday June 10, 2015. Turner said he was glad to see the increased police presence in the neighborhood and after speaking with the troopers about their bikes and various community rides around Flint yelled out "Welcome to the neighborhood," as they began their patrol again. (Christian Randolph/Flint Journal)
Christian Randolph | crandolp@mlive.com
Molly Young | myoung7@mlive.com By Molly Young | myoung7@mlive.com
on June 11, 2015 at 3:00 PM, updated June 11, 2015 at 3:04 PM
FLINT, MI -- State troopers have begun bicycle patrols to have a greater presence in Flint's high-crime areas after the uptick in violence the city has seen this year.
Michigan State Police deployed bicycle troopers for the first time in Flint this week. Troopers will patrol in daylight and in darkness for a total of about 20 hours a day.
Police believe this will break down barriers between cops and the community, as well as create a stronger police presence.
"I think people are sometimes intimidated walking up to patrol car to talk to a state trooper, but when the trooper is on a bicycle, it takes that barrier away," said Lt. David Kaiser.
Troopers on bicycle patrol will use cruisers newly equipped with bike racks to drive to the area they're assigned to during their shifts.
It's a new tactic in the Flint area, but it was used by the Michigan State Police in other areas.
"It gives them a lot of positive interaction with the public, and it gives them a chance to get to know the people in the community in which they work," Kaiser said, adding that some troopers will patrol on foot as well.
Kaiser said the agency is not releasing information on the number of bicycle troopers on the street at any given time, or precise patrol locations.
On Wednesday, June 10, troopers were patrolling areas near Evergreen Regency and Atherton East apartment complexes on the city's south side. |
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Thu Jun 11, 2015 3:19 pm |
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untanglingwebs
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Departments : Best Practices For...
Bringing Back Bicycle Patrol
It makes sense for today's agencies to drive the police bicycle patrol back into favor.
August 12, 2013 | by Amaury Murgado - Also by this author
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Photo courtesy of Amaury Murgado.
In the 1860s, the use of police on bicycles was introduced, and by the 1890s, bicycle officer were found in several large American cities. In fact, in 1895, then New York City Police Commissioner Teddy Roosevelt approved a 29-man unit that in its first year was responsible for 1,366 arrests. Later in the early 1900s, as motorized vehicles came into play and the police motorcycle became more prevalent, the police bicycle started its first downward turn.
From the 1930s till the early 1960s, technology swept through law enforcement, changing how agencies did business. Cars, radios, dispatch centers, and crime fighting overshadowed the need to remain in contact with the community. Three presidential commissions between 1968 and 1973 disagreed with the trend and led a movement to reintroduce community policing. As a result, the police bicycle was reinstituted as a valuable patrol option. By the late '80s and early '90s, the police bicycle had made its second comeback. By 1990, 80 cities in 26 states had bicycle patrol units, and in 1992, the first association was created: The International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA).
Fast forward through a couple of recessions, increases in fuel prices, skyrocketing medical insurance costs, shrinking police budgets, another trend focusing on technology, and the use of the police bicycle took another noticeable dip. This was equally reflected in drops in IPMBA memberships. But it's time for law enforcement agencies to take another strong look at this valuable asset. In essence, we need to drive the police bicycle to its third historical comeback.
Stealth on a Bike
There are two types of officers; those who wait for their calls to come in or those who are proactive and make things happen. One of the surest ways to accomplish the latter is to put yourself out there and make contact with the public. In a study mentioned by Chris Menton, a professor from Roger Williams University, officers involved with vehicle patrol averaged 3.3 contacts in an hour. On the other hand, those patrolling on bicycles averaged 7.3 contacts per hour. At first glance you might think vehicle patrol handled the more serious calls, while bicycle patrols handled little more than public relations. But you'd be wrong. The study showed that both forms of patrol did about the same amount of grunt work. Granted, certain call dynamics gave vehicle patrols a distinct advantage. Still bicycle patrols offered some significant tactical advantages over any other form of patrol.
The main advantage of using a police bicycle is stealth. Everyone is looking out for sirens in the distance and preparing for police cruisers to roll up. However, unless the bad guys are covering all access points with lookouts, the police bicycle can sneak in through what would ordinarily be considered inaccessible vehicle entry points. Former bike team members often share how when they were on bikes they could just ride right up to a suspect before he or she even realized it. Surprise is a game changer because it reduces the ability of those being surprised to react.
Another point Menton noted in his study was a phenomena he called "the tenor of the response." There was less drama involved when a police bicycle rolled up to the scene. Bicycle patrol officers were able to place themselves in the mix sooner than officers in squad cars, who had to find a place to park, shut down, get out of the car and walk to the scene. Since time to contact was decreased, it made it harder for suspects to get rid of evidence, plan an escape, or create a bedtime story when asked what was going on.
Lt. David Hildebrand of the Denton (Texas) Police Department (a well-respected advocate and member of IPMBA) agrees, "With their ability to move slower, officers can observe more. They can utilize more of their senses to detect crime, and when necessary they can respond quickly. Due to their stealth advantage, bike patrols oftentimes ride right up on criminal activity while it's occurring."
Better than Foot Patrol
Many agencies use dedicated foot patrols. Though still a viable option under the right circumstances, upgrading to a bicycle patrol can help the officers from these agencies perform their mission more effectively and safely.
At minimum, the use of a police bicycle will increase officer response times and extend their range over officers on a foot beat. Let's face it; you can move a great deal faster and go further on a bike than if you were just on foot. Since the officer is more mobile, it also increases officer safety and survival. Unlike just being on foot, officers on police bicycles can create their own tactical advantages based on the types of calls they respond to.
Directed Patrol on a Bike
As with most things in law enforcement, it all starts with a citizen contact. Since we have already shown statistically that officers on bicycles generally make more contacts, it stands to reason that they also have the potential to be more productive. The trick is to match the resource to the mission. The police bicycle's first and best mission has always been directed patrol.
"Bicycle patrols have been shown to be very successful and effective in entertainment districts, apartment complexes, and high drug traffic areas," stresses Hildebrand. These areas by nature have a multitude of design considerations that inhibit vehicle patrol and slow foot response.
Hildebrand further draws attention to this fact, saying: "Open spaces are (generally) inaccessible to motorized traffic." You can't drive a car through a park or playground for example. Why run across an open area when you can ride faster and cover a dangerous area more safely? On a bicycle, common obstacles are easily cleared. It's faster to stop, manipulate the bike over a fence, and then ride on, than it is drive around the block looking for a safe place to park.
On busy streets, officers can't just stop their cars wherever they want either (excluding exigent circumstances). They can however park their vehicles near their directed patrol areas, deploy their bikes and ride in and around high pedestrian traffic areas. Riding a bicycle gives officers immediate access to people walking around parking lots, hotels, businesses, fast food restaurants, and other potential crime areas.
Back in the day, my own agency's bike teams were in the mix all the time and made huge impacts in the areas they patrolled. Their assignment was to work crime trends and they did it with exceptional flare. Dep. Steve Moser was one such officer and reminded me of a bike team story during a causal conversation about his experiences. Moser told me of a stop he and members of the bike team made on a suspicious person. The suspect had a small amount of heroin on him and they were able to flip him. That interaction led to a dealer who was working out of our tourist corridor. The team was able to flip him too. Armed with the dealer's cooperation, they set up shop at the dealer's hotel, worked his phone, and made 30 drug-related arrests—all of this productivity was generated through a single contact by an officer on a bicycle.
Several other former bike team members from different agencies shared similar stories for this article. They feel that a bike is a great tool in the hands of a motivated officer. They also reiterated how easy it is to sneak into an area and roll right up to the bad guys without detection. It was never about riding around looking pretty for the cameras and being politically correct. It was about making it happen and being on a police bicycle helped them to do so.
Bring Back the Bike
I am not implying a police officer on a bicycle is a magic bullet, but I am suggesting that agencies reconsider adding police bicycle programs. At minimum, bicycle patrol increases citizen contacts, which leads to more productivity, saves on gas, and helps keep officers healthier.
We need to expand the traditional nature and scope of the bicycle patrol mission as well. Many agencies have already proven that officers on police bicycles can be used for crowd control and other tactical purposes.
I have always understood that you go to war with the army you have and not the one you wish you had. I have therefore become accustomed to making the best use of what I have. I am always searching for new approaches to old problems. If your agency has some police bicycles lying around, dust them off and ask to get them rolling again. If you don't have any, try to add them to the next budget as a pilot program. The bottom line is you are either making it happen or watching it happen. Taking another look at how to incorporate bicycle patrols will help you make it happen.
Amaury Murgado is a lieutenant with the Osceola County (Fla.) Sheriff's Office. He is a retired master sergeant from the Army Reserve, has more than 25 years of law enforcement experience.
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trend and led a movement to reintroduce community policing.
http://www.policemag.com/channel/patrol/articles/2013/08/bringing-back-bicycle-patrol.aspx - 139k - Cached - Similar Pages |
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