Downtown Muggings: Update regarding a Plan for the Fall

This message is from Chief Wray . . .

Mayor Dave

Just as a FYI a few weeks ago I requested that staff of the Central District put together a plan that will address the "robbery/mugging" issue. This is in anticipation of this fall when the students return. As you may recall these incidents were at their peak this past spring when we employed a number of strategies including additional staff during critical times. After the students left the number of incidents leveled off to the normal although unacceptable summer time rate. Capt. Schauf is working on providing me with a summary plan that I will share with you within the week. We are looking at three approaches. 1.) Operations strategy that focuses on the potential suspects 2.) Information strategy that will encourage protective behaviors for students and other citizens 3.) Some environmental considerations ( for example improved lighting in areas where previous incidents have occurred ). The Central District has done considerable work and analysis related to this problem and would be willing to share this information with you and others on request.

Thanks Chief Wray