Detroit 300 & citizen activism against crime
Listening to Chief Ralph Godbee's press conference about the catching of the serial rapist, he gives Detroit 300 some of the credit for stopping the attacks on East Side women before the suspect was caught. He expressed gratitude for their presence on the streets. I searched and didn't find any discussion here about this group.
I looked for a website for the group but found none. Some of the leaders include Angelo Henderson and Malik Shabazz. How does DYes feel about the Detroit 300? In my opinion, they are doing what so many of the naysayers here and elsewhere claim that Detroiters never do -- take matters into their own hands and take care of their neighborhoods. What are your thoughts? I believe that their work is just as important as mass transit and new businesses that cater to hipsters...
Detroit news update: Chief Godbee Engaging?
Detroit — Police Chief Ralph Godbee said his department plans to unite with citizen groups like Detroit 300 and other agencies to bring down criminals like the suspected east side serial rapist, calling it a new era of crime-fighting in Detroit.
From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20110125/...#ixzz1C1eNkDbQ
The fact of the matter is, Detroit cannot and will not move forward until its citizens are willing to take risks to build themselves a better life. The best entrepreneur or idea might as well be chicken shit if it is constantly in a state of fear. A human being does not function properly in a state of fear, neither do societies.
Its incumbent on us all to proactively and collectively create an environment of law and order. If public demonstrations of unity and strength against crime is what it takes, then we should be up for it. It looks like the city may finally see the light on community policing. though I'm hesitant to hold my breath...I am keeping my fingers crossed.