Councilcritter David James sent a report to Greg Fischer today with community comments on the search for a new police chief.
“There have been very good discussions in the district with residents who have concerns and questions about the leadership of our next Police Chief,” said James. “I want to thank those who attended to let them know we are making the Mayor aware of the issues raised as the search process moves forward.”
In James’ letter to Fischer, he said the following three themes were prevalent during all the meetings Metro Council held:
- To ensure transparency and openness, the finalists for the position should be requested to participate in meetings and interviews similar to those conducted by JCPS where the public is given the opportunity to meet and ask questions with those candidates.
- LMPD needs to be more visible in each of our neighborhoods and a closer connection to officers be made by allowing for walking beats and bike patrols in each neighborhood.
- Street Violence and Gang units should be restored as full time Metro-wide programs in LMPD. In addition, the narcotics unit should be strengthened and given the resources necessary to ensure the lives of law abiding citizens are not put at risk. The concept of using Metro wide special units as a reactionary tool as we currently provide simply does not work.
The questions asked:
- How effective do you believe the Metro Police Department has been in accomplishing crime prevention within your district? Provide examples of their accomplishments as well as failures. What could they do to improve?
- How effective do you believe the Metro Police Department has been in accomplishing crime control within your district? Provide examples of their accomplishments as well as failures. What could they do to improve?
- How effective do you believe the Metro Police Department has been in treating all persons fair and equitably within your district? Provide examples of their accomplishments as well as failures. improve?
- How effective do you believe the Metro Police Department has been in promoting community partnerships and involving the community within your district? Provide examples of their accomplishments as well as failures. What could they do to improve?
And here are the responses:
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Who believes Greg Fischer will take this seriously?
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1 Debbie // Dec 21, 2011 at 11:49 pm
I have been a fan of David James for years, very smart, and dedicated to the community. I also agree that the street gang units need to be resurrected. I think the last time I asked someone I was told there are 118 different gangs in Louisville and that was before the huge hispanic implosion in our city. Someone might also want to take a look at the past several years worth of property deeds and see the people from Detroit who have been making purchases.
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