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A petition to stop the elimination of Gang Squad and Tact Mobile

A petition to stop the elimination of Gang Squad and Tact Mobile

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 6 months ago

Roughly 400 people have already signed a paper copy of this petition.  


This petition is in response to the proposed Detroit Police Department plan to restructure and eliminate Gang Squad and Tact Mobile; two essential units for the DPD. Given the Michigan State Legislatures definition of a "gang" (Michigan § 750.411u) we believe that Detroit has a gang epidemic. A recent survey conducted at Denby High School found that 80% of Detroit's youth either affiliate with a gang or know someone  in a gang. 


Gang violence needs to stop and disbanding Gang Squad will only increase gang violence.


As students and community leaders in Detroit we believe these units are vital to the community and the students of Detroit schools. These brave men and women play an instrumental role in keeping Detroit youth safe and on a track to success through fast response, continuous follow up and the building of relationships with our youth. If disbanded we firmly believe that violence will surge. Gang Squad and Tact Mobile are an essential component in the ongoing effort to decrease violence in Detroit. 


 We are against the disbanding of Gang Squad and Tact Mobile.

Updates

March 5, 2013

I have been hearing from so many of you who are just as worried about our neighborhoods as I am. Please know that your stories are the fuel for every conversation I am trying to start with the people in charge.

March 5, 2013

I am truly overwhelmed by the momentum building behind this effort. This is entirely due to your dedication and your refusal to stay silent about the future of these vital units.

3 Comments

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Era Smith
9 years ago Featured

It has to stop, With crime the way it is, why would y'all get rid of the gang squad. Bring them back!

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Anonymous
9 years ago Featured

YES, STOP GANG VIOLENCE. THEN ASK YOURSELF DO I WANT A CRIMINAL FOR OUR NEXT PRESIDENT? HERE IS A MUST SEE VIDEO: Hillary Clinton: A Career Criminal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kypl1MYuKDY

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Marcus Gallagher
13 years ago Featured

My neighborhood is getting worse every single day. If they take the gang squad off the streets we are gonna have nobody to call. Keep them units active or detroit is done for.

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