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Proactively Solving Homicides in Neighborhoods that Don’t Cooperate
15 CommentsSolving one homicide, arresting one killer, may prevent many deaths in neighborhoods prone to violence.
In high crime areas like New York City, Los Angeles, California, Newark, New Jersey, Gary, Indiana, Chicago, Illinois, and so many other violent prone cities across the US, it is often the rule rather than the rarity not to talk to the police when a murder occurs. Community members, often withholding information, fear retaliation and lack trust in the police. Even thoug...
Featured Author: Sergeant (Ret) Lou Savelli
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symbolpeace
about 2 years ago
98 Comments
Back in the 80's there was an area that officers didn't go into, except for a homicide, although i rarely travelled there myself i saw what the consequesnces were to not focusing on it, good article
Recondo99
about 2 years ago
1950 Comments
Excellant article. LTC Tom Nugent
OlympicJoy
about 2 years ago
374 Comments
Good advice!
MPD_169
over 2 years ago
146 Comments
The town where I work borders Gary, IN, and alot of the activity in Gary spills over into our town. Along the same lines as this article, I always tell my officers to talk to people when the opportunity presents itself, because you''d be surprised by how much people sometimes want to tell, but don't, simply because they're not approached. This stuff works. Excellent article!
Sheriff_1
almost 4 years ago
8032 Comments
Excellent advice. Good to see a hard nosed cop hanging tough and making things happen
Oncethere2506
almost 4 years ago
274 Comments
Sgt. Savelli is one of the foremost experts in this nation. I have read many of his writings and his years of experience on the front lines in New York City makes his advice that much more credible. This man is not the touchy-feely type, he is about good hard-nose police work. When he retired, the NYPD lost one of the best!
JessicaTerrazas
about 4 years ago
2 Comments
A very good piece of inforamtion to keep in mind, however it is missing the fact that as one progresses in rank as an officer often they loose the fact that they were a civilian at one time to. Relating to the general public on their level will help bridge the gap and save valued time in an investigation, take that extra step to see things from their eyes it will pay off.
mrsheather
about 4 years ago
156 Comments
this is a great way to deal with it.That was impressing.Good advice thank you.
d6210p
about 4 years ago
12 Comments
Great article. It does become harder to solve a crime when the community doesn't cooperate but I agree with the author, good old fashioned police work and determination are many times what it takes.
Wayne1985
about 4 years ago
112 Comments
Very well written article. Nice heads up!!!
ryanhatch
about 4 years ago
1372 Comments
Great advice.
dlrobertson
about 4 years ago
44 Comments
I've worked Homicide for 13 years. You are correct!
Anonymous
about 4 years ago
Excellent points expressed.
The trust issue is very important in obtaining valid intelligence.
Most people really do want to help us clean up their respective neighborhoods. They just do not want to be in the spotlight because of the possibility of repercussions.
True_Blue
about 4 years ago
664 Comments
Some great points!
hinderedangel1
about 4 years ago
114 Comments
I really like this editioral ! Personally have seen and lived in such communites as and yes what you say it 150 % percent correct. Thank you !