For
years, experts in law enforcement have recognized
the benefits of "community policing" in reducing
the incidence of crime and improving the quality
of life for residents. Community Prosecution, as
an approach to law enforcement, has several similar
objectives: to implement a proactive, problem-solving
approach to crime; to create new and lasting partnerships
with the community in order to improve quality of
life; to improve the Office's relationship and partnership
with law enforcement and public and private agencies;
and, as a result of these new partnerships, to enhance
the Office prosecutorial function. Prosecutors have
recognized the important position their Office can
have in complementing police partnerships with the
community in order to better address the needs of
the community.
Throughout the U.S. Attorney's Office, Community
Prosecution brings together geographically organized
teams of Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs),
Community Outreach Specialists and other support
personnel who share responsibility for the prosecution
of crimes committed within each of the seven MPD
Districts. Senior AUSAs are assigned to each of
the MPD Districts and share responsibility for screening
all cases that arise within that District. Senior
AUSAs are present at the police district stations
on a regular basis and assist police with investigations,
warrant preparation, and roll call training. They
also attend community meetings and handle quality
of life issues that arise within their particular
Districts. In addition, AUSAs in other sections
within the Office, including Homicide, Sex/Domestic Violence, Felony Major Crimes, and General Crimes are assigned
to specific MPD Districts and are part of extended
District teams. The familiarity of each team with
its District make the members better able to gather
intelligence and determine the persons responsible
for crimes in that area. Teams also connect with
the community within their assigned area in order
to stay abreast of the problems occurring there
and to better address concerns of the citizens.
Select
your police district from above to learn about crime,
prosecutions, special initiatives and other public
safety information
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has aggressively identified and abated nuisance properties, which create an environment that promotes crime and violence in our neighborhoods.
The
Court Reports discuss crimes that have occurred in your
neighborhood, lists the names and locations of all persons
arrested and charged and provide updates on criminal convictions.
Last
year, our prosecutors and staff attended well over 900
community meetings, community festivals, health fairs,
job fairs, public safety workshops and numerous other
events.
The
U.S. Attorney’s Office has developed new programs to deter
prostitution and works closely with MPD and community
groups to improve quality of life in neighborhoods throughout
the City.
