Then there was another strategy used in Florida some years ago to combat violent crime in that state. Remember when Bahamians were afraid to go to shop in Miami, because they were being robbed at gunpoint, their rental vehicles were being stolen and even hotel rooms were not safe. Well now many are afraid to return home (to Nassau) after shopping in Miami or elsewhere. Anyway they law went something like this, "If you use a weapon while committing a crime in the state of Florida, you get an automatic 5 year sentence. If you discharge the weapon, that's an automatic 10 years in jail. If you injure someone that's a 15 year to life sentence and if you kill someone, you get the DEATH penalty. Shortly after this law was enforced armed robberies in Florida dropped by more then 50 percent and even when persons committed robberies they used a fake gun or knife which deeply decreased the loss of life in these crimes. Since our major concern murder, not only must the penalty for murder be severe, but the detection rate and the conviction rate must be significant. If only for a short while
Maybe the commissioner needs to take a page out of the book of law enforcement in New York. Until recently crime, including murder was down substantially in this district. What the DA said was they stopped 'just arresting' the small criminal and street thug and gang member. They started to follow the money trail. When they hauled in these individuals for selling drugs, illegal gun possession, gang activity, stolen vehicles, etc., they would lea bargain with them until they found out which gang they were associated with, or who they bought their gun from, or who they were selling drugs for etc., By doing this they were able to dismantle some 97 (ninety seven) gangs in New York, arrest and charge numerous notorious and high profile criminals and get them hefty jail time. Once they cut the head off, the rest of the snake just withered and died and crime fell drastically. Wonder who would get caught up if a dragnet like that was set up here to track illegal guns and drugs.
Crime starts at the top and trickles down in society. It is not until we see someone having to steal to eat or turning violent because he does not want to steal, it bothers us. But still we blame them when we know full well we are the dogs who ate their lunch!
Rather than just having "walk snouts", the commissioner needs to plan some "talk abouts", where officers go and meet with young men and hold "rap sessions". Where they not only talk to young men about crime and the consequences of becoming involved in crime but also to listen and to hear the concerns of young men today. Put retired or officers close to retirement in the schools not as peace/law enforcement officers but as mentors and father figures to to these young men, especially those from single parent homes and those who appears to be at risk. With the murder count solid on the 100 mark with almost 4 months in the year, the country is headed to record 148 murders this year. However there seems to have been a slow down in murders recently, but it was during a period when the police killed five young men. And if you want to see what else is happening to young men in this country, take a drive around the inner city and Potters Cay area. Count the number of zombies walking. We have a serious drug problem in this country and no doubt it contributes to crime, violence and yes murder.
Oil prices continue to fall. Lowest price in NINE years. People expect gas prices to be $2.00 by December. Do you think it will ever fall below $4.00 here?
AND what was the promise they made to BEC consumers:. "your next light bill will be reduced by 40% after the management agreement with powersecure is finalizED"..And so the cow never jumped over the moon! At least not yet..
There needs to be an investigation as to why a certain business owned and operated by family of a PLP MP is getting more than the lions share of clothing and uniform assistance vouchers from the Department of Social Services. Of course Nassau has sandy beaches and the environment has to be protected.
Could someone please sponsor TalRussel some English classes. When one reads his posts they have to spend an hour trying to translate what he is saying to English, and even then its difficult to comprehend what he is trying to say.
John says...
Then there was another strategy used in Florida some years ago to combat violent crime in that state. Remember when Bahamians were afraid to go to shop in Miami, because they were being robbed at gunpoint, their rental vehicles were being stolen and even hotel rooms were not safe. Well now many are afraid to return home (to Nassau) after shopping in Miami or elsewhere. Anyway they law went something like this, "If you use a weapon while committing a crime in the state of Florida, you get an automatic 5 year sentence. If you discharge the weapon, that's an automatic 10 years in jail. If you injure someone that's a 15 year to life sentence and if you kill someone, you get the DEATH penalty. Shortly after this law was enforced armed robberies in Florida dropped by more then 50 percent and even when persons committed robberies they used a fake gun or knife which deeply decreased the loss of life in these crimes. Since our major concern murder, not only must the penalty for murder be severe, but the detection rate and the conviction rate must be significant. If only for a short while
On Police Commissioner wants public outcry on guns
Posted 9 September 2015, 9:16 a.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Maybe the commissioner needs to take a page out of the book of law enforcement in New York. Until recently crime, including murder was down substantially in this district. What the DA said was they stopped 'just arresting' the small criminal and street thug and gang member. They started to follow the money trail. When they hauled in these individuals for selling drugs, illegal gun possession, gang activity, stolen vehicles, etc., they would lea bargain with them until they found out which gang they were associated with, or who they bought their gun from, or who they were selling drugs for etc., By doing this they were able to dismantle some 97 (ninety seven) gangs in New York, arrest and charge numerous notorious and high profile criminals and get them hefty jail time. Once they cut the head off, the rest of the snake just withered and died and crime fell drastically. Wonder who would get caught up if a dragnet like that was set up here to track illegal guns and drugs.
On Police Commissioner wants public outcry on guns
Posted 9 September 2015, 9:01 a.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Crime starts at the top and trickles down in society. It is not until we see someone having to steal to eat or turning violent because he does not want to steal, it bothers us. But still we blame them when we know full well we are the dogs who ate their lunch!
On Minister blasts claim PLP supporter given $500,000 school contract
Posted 9 September 2015, 8:48 a.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Rather than just having "walk snouts", the commissioner needs to plan some "talk abouts", where officers go and meet with young men and hold "rap sessions". Where they not only talk to young men about crime and the consequences of becoming involved in crime but also to listen and to hear the concerns of young men today. Put retired or officers close to retirement in the schools not as peace/law enforcement officers but as mentors and father figures to to these young men, especially those from single parent homes and those who appears to be at risk. With the murder count solid on the 100 mark with almost 4 months in the year, the country is headed to record 148 murders this year. However there seems to have been a slow down in murders recently, but it was during a period when the police killed five young men. And if you want to see what else is happening to young men in this country, take a drive around the inner city and Potters Cay area. Count the number of zombies walking. We have a serious drug problem in this country and no doubt it contributes to crime, violence and yes murder.
On Police Commissioner wants public outcry on guns
Posted 8 September 2015, 7:47 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
A bird in Bah Mar is worth two in Sheraton
On Hilton deal ‘conflicted’ Gov’t over Baha Mar
Posted 8 September 2015, 11:54 a.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Oil prices continue to fall. Lowest price in NINE years. People expect gas prices to be $2.00 by December. Do you think it will ever fall below $4.00 here?
On Lower electric rate delayed by BEC transition
Posted 8 September 2015, 7:26 a.m. Suggest removal
John says...
AND what was the promise they made to BEC consumers:. "your next light bill will be reduced by 40% after the management agreement with powersecure is finalizED"..And so the cow never jumped over the moon! At least not yet..
On Lower electric rate delayed by BEC transition
Posted 7 September 2015, 7 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
There needs to be an investigation as to why a certain business owned and operated by family of a PLP MP is getting more than the lions share of clothing and uniform assistance vouchers from the Department of Social Services. Of course Nassau has sandy beaches and the environment has to be protected.
On 'One-room school’ with $500,000 repair bill
Posted 7 September 2015, 6:41 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Could someone please sponsor TalRussel some English classes. When one reads his posts they have to spend an hour trying to translate what he is saying to English, and even then its difficult to comprehend what he is trying to say.
On Judge approves petition for Baha Mar liquidators to 'prevent depletion of resort's assets'
Posted 5 September 2015, 5:55 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
So what, exactly does this mean?
On Judge approves govt's petition for Baha Mar liquidators
Posted 4 September 2015, 1:04 p.m. Suggest removal