[Durham INC] Mayor Bell to Update Violent Crime Reduction Efforts July 26, 2012

[Blalock, Amy]

CITY OF DURHAM

Office of Public Affairs

101 City Hall Plaza

Durham, NC 27701

 

 

News Release

 

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For Immediate Release:  July 20, 2012

 

 

Durham Mayor Bell, Law Enforcement to Deliver Violent Crime Reduction

Update to Community

 

 

What:              Community Update on Violent Crime Reduction Efforts

 

Who:               Presenters are Mayor William V. "Bill" Bell, Police
Chief Jose Lopez and Sheriff Michael Andrews.  Other members of the
Violent Crime Reduction Roundtable will be available for comments or to
answer questions from the community.

 

When:             July 26, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

 

Where:            Holton Career and Resource Center, Community
Engagement Room 2nd floor,

401 North Driver Street, Durham.

 

Fast Facts:

 

*	To develop strategies to combat violent crime in Durham, Mayor
Bell convened a group, the Violent Crime Reduction Roundtable (VCRR),
consisting of city and county leaders, to work together to renew efforts
and strengthen the community's commitment to reduce gun violence.  
*	Since late 2011, Mayor Bell and members of VCRR have been
meeting to develop ongoing strategies to reduce violent crime -
including revisiting bond guidelines for violent crime offenders;
improving communications and coordination between law enforcement, the
District Attorney's Office and judges; enhancing Police Department and
Sheriff's Office outreach to the community and in target areas; and
building stronger community engagement efforts.
*	Participants of the VCRR are, in addition to the presenters
above, County Commissioner Chair Michael Page, District Attorney Leon
Stanback, Chief Magistrate Donald Paschall, Chief District Court Judge
Marcia Morey, Clerk of Court Archie Smith, East Durham Children's
Initiative Chair and CEO Barker French and David Reese, County Manager
Mike Ruffin and City Manager Tom Bonfield. 
*	Format:  Refreshments start at 6:30.  The program will begin at
7 p.m., with presentations by Mayor Bell, Chief Lopez and Sheriff
Andrews.  A question and answer session for the community will follow. 

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