When Newark Detectives Raul Diaz and Donald Stabile arrive at a fatal shooting scene, they will sidestep the central investigation, leaving that to homicide detectives, and instead zero in on the gun.In a deeper analysis than has been done previously, they will look at the weapon’s history, origin and who has used it -- all as part of a new, two-prong strategy that includes gun buy backs to reduce shooting violence in the city.
"Over the last three years, we have put a strong foundation for the results we have now," Newark Mayor Cory Booker said at a press conference today, where he announced the strategy with Police Director Garry McCarthy and officials from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Essex County Sheriff’s Office. "Now we are taking it to the next level."
Through these deeper investigations, detectives will be better able to figure out gun trafficking patterns and potentially stop the flow of weapons into the city, McCarthy said. They will also identify crime-prone areas in the city and people who have a history of weapons violence.
McCarthy also added that the police department is forming a database with profiles on each gun confiscated. Backing up the investigators will be stiffer state penalties against people who use and illegally sell guns, Booker said
It's interesting that the Mayor and Police Chief feel it's a good strategy to "zero in on the gun." Doesn't that make sense? Isn't it smart to attempt to gather information on weapons seized in order to better understand where they come from and how to stop them?
What about the Newark Police "forming a database?" Isn't that a sad comment on the state of gun control vs. gun rights in America that a local police department has to create their own database of information? Shouldn't this kind of information be available nation-wide? What are lawful gun owners so afraid of that they would oppose such measures?
What's your opinion? Please leave a comment.
You'll note they avoid at all cost of showing how much tax payer monies are spent, and what firearms are actually collected.
ReplyDeleteNothing like millions of dollars to collect the hunting rifles and defensive guns of deceased relatives. Of course the police will hold up some scary looking guns...no word if they actually work, or maybe the immunity clause is destroying evidence in a criminal trial...
You'd need to be a fool to think this won't lower crime in New Jersey! BEST IDEA EVER!
"What about the Newark Police "forming a database?" Isn't that a sad comment on the state of gun control vs. gun rights in America that a local police department has to create their own database of information?"
ReplyDeleteIt is sad. Time and time again the people have spoken and do not want any type of back door registration yet they go ahead and try anyway. How pathetic, I hope their hard drives crash.
"Shouldn't this kind of information be available nation-wide?"
Nope. What part of the constitution gives the federal government such authority?
"What are lawful gun owners so afraid of that they would oppose such measures?"
Government abuse, corruption, confiscation. Need more?
Note that the database is for "profiles on each gun confiscated". I'd hope they have a database storing information about confiscated items! It has numerous benefits, such as not losing evidence, keeping track of proper owners for when items need to be returned, etc.
ReplyDeleteNo, I don't think it's sad...it's their department to keep track of, why would they want someone else to be doing this for them? Maybe there could be a standardized evidence database to decrease costs, but otherwise, it sounds like part of their job.
If you're implying that a nationwide database of gun registry would eliminate this need, it's a completely different concept.
Regardless, more information is always useful, and if they are footing the bill, I'd welcome what they can come up with, providing what they release is not cherry-picked to try to prove a certain point of view.
"NJ..com reports on Mayor Cory Booker's announcement of a gun buy-back..."
ReplyDelete"Isn't it smart to attempt to gather information on weapons seized in order to better understand where they come from and how to stop them?"
Well... if the police are "buying back" the weapons, that implies that they sold the weapons in the first place.
This is just more clever language employed by the antis.
Create voluntary "buy backs" so the populace is acclimated to the concept.
Then create a mandatory "buy back."
In other words, confiscation.
Do you really think criminals with a $1000 gun and paid $1500 for it on the black market are going to trade it in for A $50 pizza coupon?
This is what is more likely...
Many police "buy backs" are now handing out cash up to $100 for handguns and people are showing up with dozens and dozens of guns they just bought for $50.
Wise use of taxpayer money, huh?
Mikeb: "Shouldn't this kind of information be available nation-wide? What are lawful gun owners so afraid of that they would oppose such measures?"
ReplyDeleteOne solution to the immigration problem involves a national ID card -- no card, no employment. Yet many Americans, and most Democrats, vehemently oppose a national ID card.
Why? What are they so afraid of that they would oppose that? I have been told that the answer to that may also give some insight into opposition to gun registration.