Interim Phoenix police Chief Michael Sullivan discusses his new jobThe Phoenix Police Department has unveiled a new plan to reduce crime after newly released numbers show violent crime is on the rise, with homicides skyrocketing to their highest numbers in at least six years, and aggravated assaults up sharply.
for claims of abuse, excessive use of force, and discrimination by police. The investigation came after court filings, media reports, and citizen complaints caught the attention of the DOJ. These stemmed from a record year of police shootings, a string of high-profile deaths at the hands of Phoenix police, and reports of overzealous policing at the downtown homeless encampments and at political protests.
Implement a departmental program that is a comprehensive, prioritized approach to arresting suspects, finding dangerous fugitives and serving warrants. The plan says that there are key performance indicators for each focus area, but does not list what those indicators are. The relationships Phoenix police have with community members, community partners and stakeholders are also a part of the crime reduction plan. Officers' engagement with these individuals through open communication or letting members establish new groups to advocate for their neighbors' safety are paths to reducing crime in neighborhoods, the plan stated.