Evidence Based Strategies for Reducing Crime

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Three Prong Approach to Crime

1. Increase Police Enforcement

· Increase Police Officers/Retain Police Officers

       We must hire more officers and increase pay to retain

       good officers

· Street Crimes Unit- Millville must proactively fight crime where it

       exists, eliminating open air drug markets

· Drones to target illegal motorcycles on public streets

        Many cities in NJ are beginning to use Drones to track and 

        confiscate illegal motorcycles driven on public streets

· Real Time Crime Center (RTCC)/Cameras in high crime areas

        Adding cameras to high crime/high visibility areas with real

        time monitoring by police

  Community Policing- Walking/Bicycle Patrols

         Makes police more visible and accessible, deterring crime in

         public areas 

· Special Improvement Districts (SID)

         Designate areas for special attention and dedicated police 

         presence

· Enforce anti-camping ordinance

· Enforce private property panhandling/trespassing 

2. Criminal Property Nuisance targeting absent landlords

· Use existing ordinances to designate/fine high crime properties

· Pressure Landlords to evict criminal lessees using existing HUD rules

· Use current ordinances to shut down repeat criminal properties

3. Youth Intervention

· Revive Police Athletic League

· Partner with local community non-profits to mentor youth
 

Educational Background & Research Expertise

I hold two master’s degrees—one in Exercise Science and another in Clinical Human Performance—and I am currently pursuing my PhD in Health Sciences. My education has been heavily research-focused, providing me with strong analytical skills and the ability to critically evaluate complex problems.

My doctoral work specifically emphasizes synthesizing evidence-based approaches and applying them to real-world challenges. This training uniquely positions me to thoroughly research Millville’s issues and identify the most effective, data-driven strategies to address public safety, economic development, and community well-being.

By combining academic rigor with practical experience, I am committed to bringing smart, research-backed solutions to Millville that will make a lasting positive impact.