> >I would support the creation of a civilian property crimes investigation >unit. Their purpose would be to go into low-risk situations >(post-burglary) and gather and analyze evidence, track patterns and so >forth. When their research and analysis amasses enough evidence to >identify a suspect, the case can be turned over to police.
I like this idea. I do think it's important to investigate these crimes. I've been a victim of these types of crimes - bike theft, car vandalism, and it does reduce the livability of a neighborhood. I think if these are investigated and patterns looked at, some of the creeps could get caught. As far as what to do with them when they are caught, if restorative justice would work with them, I'd be fine with that. If they can't quit doing this type of stuff, then they need to be locked up. I also understand that catching people when they do lower level crime, before they get into more violent crime can help prevent that cycle. I'm not into locking them all up and throwing away the key. I am interested in figuring out ways to stop the behavior. I think this type of thing would be alot better than funding Spike Moss and his merry men to do what the police are supposed to be doing. It still bothers me that the police pulled back when Moss told them too. It seems like the police pulling back, meant reporters got beaten up. Eva Young Near North Minneapolis, MN _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
