Stamping Out Crime
I believe that something must be done immediately to address the issue of criminality, especially violent crime, in the 2nd District. I developed a 10 point plan which, if implemented, would significantly reduce violent crime in New Orleans, rebuild trust in the New Orleans Police Department, teach young people the value of human life and create lasting economic development as an antidote to violence.
As a New Orleanian, I understand the depth of the issue of crime in the area. The importance of education and opportunity was instilled in me at an early age as my mother worked as a school teacher educating the youth of NOLA. I believe opportunity and education are tools that can discourage criminal activity. I hope to extend the opportunities that I was fortunate to obtain to the youth of the 2nd district. For those convicted of crime, I want to end the cycle of recidivism. My plan includes insights and vision to fix the problems in our community, but it is by no means complete. I want this proposal to be a starting point for an honest and open dialogue for ideas on how the community can reduce violent crime and I look forward to having this discussion with citizens, state and local officials.
Additional Resources on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
• US Department of Justice
http://www.justice.gov/
• New Orleans Police Department
http://www.nola.gov/GOVERNMENT/NOPD/
• Jefferson Police Department
http://www.jpso.com/