The Boston Police Department releases a comparisons on shootings between '08 and '09
http://www.bpdnews.com/Shootings-11-16-09.pdf
There is a slight difference in numbers. While it is important to celebrate progress it is important to see these numbers as real people. It is also important to note how many of these homicides and shooting happen in the same neighborhood especially if it is your neighborhood.
http://www.bpdnews.com/FARR-11-16-09.pdf
The Boston Police Department also releases numbers about firearm arrests over the last two years. The BPD has gone from 505 arrests in 2008 to 520 in 2009. Again while this appears as an improvement, the real question is why are there so many people carrying guns ? What are the ages of these offenders ? What are the reasons ?
Arrests don't stop people from selling, buying, and carrying guns. What is the City of Boston doing to prevent the flow of guns ? What are judges doing about sentencing ? What are state law makers doing around legislation ? What are we doing as a community ?
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