Minneapolis had 98 murders in 1995 (adjusted for a late death determination). There are 52 victims of Homicide this year. Crime in general, has decrease significantly since then. The Minneapolis crime statistics are posted on the cities website. Please follow the below linkhttp://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/citywork/police/stats/ucr/index. However, whether crime rate numbers are up or down, it's the fear of crime that is a reality for many. Perception is the reality that many of us live by (although that perception can be obscured by many internal and/or external factors). What drives this fear? In part, conflict; which includes but is not limited to the unequal distribution of wealth, rights, social and economic mobility, gender/power, and race. The alleged racial backlash, as described by the Recorders article is unclear. Is it the race of police Commanders, the races of the rank and file police officers, or the races of the citizens which has affect crime rates? Is it citywide or localized to one or more police precinct/division? Is it officer's inputs (work) that determine outputs (crime rate)? The article would suggest so and yet does not present any verifiable documentation or evidence that this is so. The discussion of race and the causation of crime is an uncomfortable topic for most Minnesotans to discuss. Yet it is an important one to have as it will lead to a clearer perception of us, our neighbors, and community. If you need further Minneapolis crime statistics, email and I will provide the data. It's public information. Lt. Gregory ReinhardtMPD/CODEFOR [EMAIL PROTECTED] REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait.
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