Phoenix Takes First Step To Defunding Police | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-6/1766 | | City Council District 6 | 2/18/2021 1:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1766/Newsroom_Council_Statement_06.jpg | | Phoenix Takes First Step To Defunding Police | <div class="ExternalClass36E165870B2449D4A9B8F2B3BA1C7346"><html>
<p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>“The Office of Accountability and Transparency, as proposed, is designed to fail. I'm a strong supporter of real, effective police oversight – models created on success rather than failure, using metrics. The proposed oversight board does not meet that standard. There is zero evidence in any of the cities that have implemented these things that they improve community – police relations, just the opposite. They're designed to create controversy, to make police constantly look bad so the radical activists creating the anti-police narrative across the country can steal money from public safety to line the pockets of their friends."<span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></p>
</html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/district6 | News | district-6 |
Superhero Chairman of Camelback East Village Planning Committee Foils Crime! | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-6/1710 | | City Council District 6 | 1/14/2021 9:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1710/Superman Swart & Friends.jpg | | Superhero Chairman of Camelback East Village Planning Committee Foils Crime! | <div class="ExternalClass563F9E9FB61D44E5830A7F717CA183EB"><html>
<em>Ladies and Gentlemen, I present Jay Swart, Chairman of the Camelback East Village Planning Committee, neighborhood leader, retired police officer, and all-around great guy. Jay has made a life of serving and protecting others. Please keep in mind he is a civilian and our neighbor, and just happened to be visiting his bank when this happened (report courtesy of Phoenix Police):</em>
<br>
<br>On Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at approximately 10AM Mr. Swart was inside of a bank located near 20th St. and E. Camelback Rd. As he was talking to an employee he noticed an individual wearing dark clothing and a backpack quickly enter the bank, look around, and head directly over to the cashier. <br><br>Mr. Swart was able to see the suspect was armed and demanding cash from the cashier.<br> <br>As soon as the suspect obtained money, he left the bank and Mr. Swart ensured everyone inside the bank was safe and instructed them what to do next. Mr. Swart immediately called 911 to let the police know what was happening and, as he was doing so, was giving them the suspect's description as well as updating them as to what vehicle the suspect entered and which direction the suspect was now traveling. Mr Swart also provided the vehicle license plate number and the vehicle was found to be stolen.<br> <br>Mr. Swart was able to provide a specific vehicle description while continuing to update 911 as to the suspect's location and direction of travel, Phoenix Police officers were able to locate the suspect driving the vehicle.<em> (Neither this office, nor Phoenix PD, advise citizens to follow or pursue criminals in any way. Just call 911. Unless you're Jay Swart. Because he's Superman.) </em><br><br>When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the suspect accelerated away from them. Officers found the suspect vehicle abandoned and, a short time later, located the suspect after he opened the door of a residence and entered in an effort to hide from police. The homeowners - who did not know the suspect - told him to leave and, as soon as he came out of the residence, he was quickly taken into custody by Phoenix Police officers.<br> <br>This event was concluded safely for all involved and the communication between Mr. Swart and the Phoenix Police Department was critical to this peaceful resolution. Mr. Swart utilized his training to ensure everyone's safety while obtaining pertinent and real-time information about the suspect and the suspect's vehicle which enabled officers to locate him and take him into custody.<br><br><em>…Except that Superman Swart didn't stop there! Less than a week later Jay was instrumental in nabbing a crooked employee at an auto dealership. Talk about constituent service!</em><br><br><em>As if his years of guiding the smart growth in Camelback Village wasn't enough, once again, I and this office, along with the entire city of Phoenix owe an enormous thank you to Jay Swart, Superman.</em><br></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/district6 | News | district-6 |
Statement from Councilman DiCiccio on the Passing of Calvin Goode | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-6/1676 | | City Council District 6 | 12/24/2020 12:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1676/Newsroom_Council_Statement_06.jpg | | Statement from Councilman DiCiccio on the Passing of Calvin Goode | <div class="ExternalClass0B31CDEAA1B242BDA6A99239E9BA8DAC"><html>
<p>
<span style="color:rgb(25, 25, 25);">"Calvin Goode was a great man who provided inspiration for all of us. He was a real leader in the city of Phoenix. Very sad to see him pass and I want to extend my deepest sympathies to his family. "</span>
<br>
</p>
</html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/district6 | News | district-6 |