The Cincinnati Beacon
Gang war lessons from Cincinnati
Friday, December 21, 2007
Posted by Justin Jeffre
According to the BBC, police forces from around the nation and the UK have taken notice of the decrease in our homicide rate and are interested in copying CPD’s successful strategy. They credit a carrot and stick approach where gang members aren’t just threatened with “VIP treatment” (heavy prosecution), but they also get connected with social service agencies to help them find jobs, training or better housing. It seems the real key is getting the community involved as well.
Here’s an excerpt from the article.
The Metropolitan Police said in a statement that it too would adopt the American model of placing equal emphasis on both sides of the strategy.
“Some of the key learning from the US is the necessity of having all agencies and strands in place before the project is implemented, to ensure we are able to deliver on our threats and promises.
“The key message for London, as it has been in the US, is that ‘the violence will stop’ and this is delivered by the community, law enforcement and support services as one.”
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