~ A VIOLENT HALF HOUR POINTS TO CITY
CRISIS ~
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 12, 2005. By Barbara Boyer
Stephanie Arnold, Philadelphia Inquirer Staff Writers.
A telling excerpt:
"Two weeks ago, the Strategic Intervention Tactical Enforcement
Unit began patrolling high crime area from 10 P.M. to 6 A.M. on
weekends, when most violent crimes occur. The 46 - member unit was
formed to combat violent crime, but it also issues citations for
minor infractions such as public urination and littering, that affect the
quality of life in a neighborhood, said Lt. James Dambach, who
commands the unit."
contra
The intrepid Philadelphia Police Department refused to act on a
perfected littering complaint against AVCO Inc. which litters (by
the thousands) on private property every week. Go figure!!!