‘Reducing Crime’ Articles

From the Miami Herald: The Miami Police Department reassigned eight police officers and a sergeant to patrol the troubled Liberty Square public housing project, marking the first time a team of cops is assigned specifically to one housing development, interim chief Manuel Orosa announced Wednesday. There were 13 shootings in Liberty Square in the Full Article

From the Miami Herald: Now hiring: the Miami Police Department. The city announced Thursday that it has lifted its two-year freeze on hiring new officers. The move opens the door to begin screening applicants for about 55 vacancies. The department also will be able to promote current officers to sergeant positions. Police brass explained their Full Article

Students and law enforcement march against violence at the 26th Annual Preventing Crime in the Black Community conference, hosted by the Urban League of Greater Miami. Full Article

The 26th National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community comes to Miami May 18 – 21. Full Article

Johnny Simms, the 22-year-old who shot and killed two police officers in Miami, had a spotty school record, a long criminal history, and a future that was tattooed all over his body. Full Article

Join the Urban League of Greater Miami and Rick Ross Charities for the 3rd Annual Rick Ross 'Be Out Day' Against Violence. Full Article