Community Safety
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Do Denverites really feel safe where they live, work and play?
Denver voters recently said yes to a new Justice Center…but will building larger jails be enough to alleviate overcrowding, get more offenders off the streets, and contribute to making the citizens of Denver feel safer?
Host Beverly Weaver and
City Councilman-at-Large Doug Linkhart,
Councilwoman Jeanne Faatz representing District 2, and District 1
Councilman Rick Garcia examine the overall impression Denver has as a safe city. Also What is meant by “alternatives to sentencing” and are these measures as well as community corrections facilities contributing to an overall feeling of safety in the community?
What more can law enforcement agencies, the Council and citizens do to work towards safer communities?
Some have claimed that ‘electronic monitoring’ is a better way of keeping tabs on offenders. Is it really more efficient and cost effective than jail time? Some offenders commit crimes due to substance abuse, mental health and social issues…do more services need to be provided in these areas of concern, and how effective are community correction facilities.
Citizens and businesses are taking policing activities into their own hands...
City Council passed an amendment to the City’s budget that would provide for more police officers…but some still contend that without even more police on the street, other crimes go unnoticed. Are there enough police officers on the street to provide a sense of security to Denver citizens? The Police Department is taking an active roll in helping communities start their own neighborhood watches, as well as encouraging people to volunteer to assist in some police duties.
The Quality of Life in Denver
Denver is indeed a great place to live. Just what factors do contribute to the quality of life in the City…and what are some that don’t.
Quality of life matters to all of us…and it’s the focus of the next Council Matters.