Turning The Tides Of Crime In Saint Paul
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posted by Bob at Thursday, March 29, 2007
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St. Paul police chief: A call to turn the tide
St. Paul Police Chief Harrington urged residents to fight back against crime, especially in black neighborhoods.
By Myron P. Medcalf, Star Tribune
Last update: March 27, 2007 – 11:48 PM
A smiling toddler looked down from a photo on a screen at St. Peter Claver Church, as St. Paul Police Chief John Harrington told the tale of Destiny Jackson, who died in February and whose father, an 18-year-old St. Paul man, has been charged in her death.
A few dozen at Tuesday night's community forum -- called to address the issue of black-on-black crime -- sighed and shook their heads.
The chief said Tuesday he has cried not only for the loss of 15-month-old Destiny, but also because of ongoing crime in black communities in St. Paul, much of it perpetrated against blacks by blacks.
He said that only 20 minutes before the start of the forum, attended by more than 50 people and sponsored by the Aurora St. Anthony Neighborhood Development Corporation, police responded to a drive-by shooting in the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood, where Mayor Chris Coleman had given his state of the city address Monday.
Harrington called on residents to get active in crime prevention in their neighborhoods. "The issue I could never get much traction on is this issue," said Harrington. "And that's the issue of us hurting each other."
Clifford Dodd, a resident of the Frogtown neighborhood, blamed some of the violence in the black community on newcomers who don't care much about the city's heritage. "I think there's a major problem with people who have come into this city," he said. Although St. Paul has endured various violent incidents in recent months, Dodd said he thinks "there's more death out there."
Crime unacceptable
In 2006 in St. Paul, 65 of 262 rape victims and 820 of 1,717 victims of aggravated assault were black.
"I don't understand that. It baffles me," the chief said. "Eight-hundred-twenty black folks just about got killed."
An emotional Harrington called for an end to black-on-black crime and to any misconceptions that crime in black communities is acceptable. He said he never accepted crime growing up as the son of a law enforcement officer on Chicago's South Side. "I object to the concept that black folks should have to live with crime," he said.
He said police will work to improve community relations and to modify their services to suit neighborhood needs.
The forum was scheduled before Friday's slaying of two adults and a 15-year-old student on St. Paul's North End.
That same day, in the heavily black Aurora St. Anthony neighborhood, a man was shot and a woman was assaulted, said Denis Presley, a community coordinator for the community group Got Voice? Got Power!
Presley also said that crime in the community must cease and that people are more worried now about the possibilities that they or someone they know could be a victim. "The next time the gun goes off, who may [the victim] be?" Presley asked.
Harrington, who said gang activity is to blame for half of all homicides, said that police have targeted specific gang leaders and that he hopes to use targeted overtime to focus on specific neighborhoods. He also wants to recruit young people to join the Police Athletic League.
Harrington's overall message was simple: "We bury too many of our own because of black-on-black crime."
Myron P. Medcalf • 651-298-1546 • mmedcalf@startribune.com
The "Chief" is telling lies again. It is landlords and their properties that are responsible for crime.
12:35, maybe we should blame these problem peoples parents since we are in a blame game.
I have to agree Bob. Meth is certainly on of the causes, along with crack and a host of others. Cripes, the list is long.
Parents of some of these offenders are certainly too blame. I can't even fathom how many of these offenders were also committing violent crime during their juvenile years. Kids need a strong role model when they are growing up, whether it be mom or dad, or at least another responsible adult.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again, much of the trouble starts at home.
It's not the landlords or the buildings that are the problem, nor is eradicting all the "problem" homes either. That approach is just going to put a lot of regular working John/Johnnies out on the streets along with their kids. That's a scary thought right there.
Nice blog Captaincab. You should link it here when you post.
Funny, I have refered to my kids as "Things"!
All you know that if a kid is on drugs, the Parents are the last to know.
Blame the Dealers.
There was a ex cop caught smuggling, was it 4 million dollars worth of drugs.
Keep a eye on the people with the power.
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