LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Lansing Metropolis Council members, police, and the financial and planning lawyer met Tuesday at Metropolis Corridor to debate new updates on public security and the way officers can higher hold the group protected.
Council members mentioned red-tag violations and officer discretion when dealing with tagged properties and victims who stay there.
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Officers additionally questioned town’s noise ordinance and doubtlessly equipping officers with noise-tracking gadgets to precisely reply to complaints.
Lansing Police Chief Robert Backus and Captain Eric Pratl say the brand new Summer season Security Plan, specializing in group outreach and on-the-ground patrols, will proceed to enhance general public security.
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“As of right now. We have a 55% decrease in homicides over last year. A 20% decrease in rates at this time last year. 53% decrease in arsons, 21% decrease in burglaries, 16% decrease in larcenies and a 27% decrease in vehicle theft,” Backus mentioned.
Backus says the summer season security plan will deploy extra officers in high-complaint zones and permit them to have extra of a visual presence in the neighborhood.
