Mesa Chief of Police George Gascon, sworn in less than 3 weeks ago, is already putting Mesa in the spotlight.As one of the 138 invitation-only law enforcement leaders selected - the Chief represents first-timer Mesa, in the National Violent Crime Summit in Washington D.C. Host: Police Executive Research Forum, a non-profit international and national think-tank.Chief Gascon says Mesa belongs at the national level and our representation at the summit will bring other opportunities such as training, funding, and creating national policies that affect communities.With violent crimes rising in Mesa, as in other large cities across the U.S., law enforcement officials will gather to discuss ways to reduce the increase.As the 40th largest city in the U.S., violent crime and robberies have risen; we’ve experienced several lately, one perpetrator still at-large, the Baseline killer. Homicides in Mesa have begun to rise as well: 2004 at 22, 2005 records 29 - 2006 currently at 24. Chief Gascon came to Mesa at the right time; a city in need of strong representation, years of experience, diverse law enforcement expertise, managerial skills, and ability to mobilize the department and community; partnering to fight crime.
Chief Gascon Takes Mesa to National SceneAugust 30th, 2006, 11:44 am · Post a Comment · posted by SharonLeave a Reply |
