Planning continues for the 6:30-8:30 meeting at the Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center. The primary topic of "Focus on Crime" may be preceded by a 5-10 minute pitch by City Legal on Alternate Dispute Resolution.
The approach for Focus on Crime is to allow speakers to speak for 3-5 minutes each on the role that their organization plays in the criminal justice system, beginning with actions taken after a crime (Sheriff Darren White, followed by APD Commander Levi Anaya or another APD representative); prosecutorial tasks (DA Kari Brandenburg); and trials (Judge Pat Murdock is the likely speaker). The focus should be on how suspects are handled throughout the process; what constraints exist that limit arrests/trials/convictions; how priorities are set; and what improvements are needed (e.g., staff, budget, legislation). After the talks are concluded, the floor would be opened for questions and answers and general discussion.
I trust that the attendees will come pre-armed with good questions and insightful concerns. Over the last years, I've heard many people who didn't fully understand why some perpetrators escaped justice---this is an opportunity for representatives of several community associations to ask and be answered.
Please note that our Bylaws prohibit any partisan political activities. I ask for your cooperation on sticking to the main topic of the evening.
Sincerely, Roger MickelsonPresident, East Gateway Coalition of Associations
The approach for Focus on Crime is to allow speakers to speak for 3-5 minutes each on the role that their organization plays in the criminal justice system, beginning with actions taken after a crime (Sheriff Darren White, followed by APD Commander Levi Anaya or another APD representative); prosecutorial tasks (DA Kari Brandenburg); and trials (Judge Pat Murdock is the likely speaker). The focus should be on how suspects are handled throughout the process; what constraints exist that limit arrests/trials/convictions; how priorities are set; and what improvements are needed (e.g., staff, budget, legislation). After the talks are concluded, the floor would be opened for questions and answers and general discussion.
I trust that the attendees will come pre-armed with good questions and insightful concerns. Over the last years, I've heard many people who didn't fully understand why some perpetrators escaped justice---this is an opportunity for representatives of several community associations to ask and be answered.
Please note that our Bylaws prohibit any partisan political activities. I ask for your cooperation on sticking to the main topic of the evening.
Sincerely, Roger MickelsonPresident, East Gateway Coalition of Associations
