In Precinct 5, we have a rich tapestry of diverse communities, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods. Each one with its own stories and needs. However, many of these stories are not being heard and many of the needs are not being met. Simply put, there isn’t anyone there to hear these voices. As your Constable, I intend to change that; I vow to do my best to ensure every voice is heard, every issue is addressed, and every resident feels safe and valued.
My goal is simple – let’s get law enforcement back to working with the community instead of against it. Let’s focus on closing those gaps that have caused much strain throughout the years. Somewhere along the lines we have lost these relationships and because of it, we have lost the trust of our communities.
I intend to rebuild these bridges by introducing a variety of proposals that will include the voice of our communities. My very first approach is to simply ask your community what it needs from law enforcement. Once we can start figuring out the problem, we can start tailoring solutions to cater to the specific needs of your community.
I plan on reintegrating community policing back into the neighborhoods. Rest assured we will have law enforcement liaisons attend community gatherings, HOA meetings, National Night Out, block parties, etc. The goal here is to meet your deputies. Let’s put a real face behind the badge so that you know who patrols your area. In turn, your deputies get to know who you are along with your family.
I aim to partner with non-profit organizations within Precinct 5 to promote community engagement. When we work together with local organizations, we tap into a reservoir of resources, expertise, and a shared vision. By pooling our efforts and resources, we can achieve goals that might seem out of reach on our own. Apart from joining forces with local organizations, I plan on promoting various community outreach programs that will target all ages.
Working together with our neighborhoods is more than just a notable act. It's an investment in our future. Through community projects, outreach programs, and other collaborative initiatives, we can create lasting change that benefits everyone.
To achieve the reduction of crime and creating safer neighborhoods, law enforcement cannot do it alone. We need the help of our communities to reach our goal of safer streets and stronger neighborhoods. As your Constable, I will continuously promote community – law enforcement relationships to be the backbone for any successful community endeavor.
Apart from the help of our community, I aim to introduce various methods to combat crime. Such methods will include providing general awareness to all citizens such as “see something, say something”. Other methods will include the idea of the “Broken Windows Theory” which promotes the action of tackling small issues right away so that they do not turn into larger issues – no crime is too small.
Another avenue would be the reduction of crime by implementing ways for citizens to leave tips regarding criminal activity or any concerns they may have in their community. With the help of our residents, we can attack specific issues and concerns related to their neighborhoods. I also aim to focus on criminal “hot spots” within any area of Precinct 5.
To reach all these objectives, I plan to bring additional deputies onto the streets. Restructuring divisions and personnel will allow for a better organizational workflow which will in turn free up more deputies to patrol your neighborhoods.
More police personnel to implement these methods, along with the help of our community, will greatly help reduce criminal activity and create safer streets and stronger neighborhoods.
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