Shocker : crime up in the city and no results from DPD

Paul, it actually is a "shocker". Dearborn Police have had a VERY GOOD track record with catching and capturing suspects from these types of crimes. For instance recent bank robberies and the murder of that beauty supply store owner not too long ago.

And how about all the recent break ins? I am no detective but how about more patrols in in marked cars through the neighborhoods instead of camping out behind the west end bars.

Seems like a fair enough request.

They patrol and they go when called. Also, when the bars empty out and there is a fight a night coming out of the Post and Double Olive...and they are drunk people fights..I believe that falls under public safety. The break-ins are happening at dusk not at 2 a.m. I just take issue with statements like the one Paul makes. Common sense would tell you that you alway have more of a police presence where there are larger crowds, especially when drinking is involved. Camped out? I've not seen that.

To those who are complaining about the police, what do you expect them to be able to do? They aren't God. They were called after the gunmen had already left; and thank goodness for that. Can you imagine what would have occurred had the police arrived while they were still there? I'm 100% positive that it would have been a bad, bad, bad situation. Even if they were only a block away when called, how do you expect them to find them? So, three gunmen got away with a few thousand dollars and a wallet and nobody was hurt. I say be thankful for that. Yes, crime in Dearborn is increasing exponentially and that upsets me very much. However, don't blame the police. They are already understaffed and doing the best they can.

I have worked in Detroit for many years and I am very aware of the poor shopping facilities that city has to offer the residents of Detroit. Naturally many Detroiters flock to Dearborn to shop-they don't have to run for miles and miles away to take care of their daily needs. Also take a look at the economy. A lack of jobs and people with time on their hands have an opportunity to come to Dearborn and learn about the community. They have time to plan and make their move. The perps can make an easy 'getaway' via Ford Road, Southfield Freeway, or I-94 to name a few of the many exits. I see that these guys who robbed the bar walked away; who in their right mind was about to chase after armed robbers? I would never dream of blaming our police department, our men in blue have their hands full. In spite of everything going on, Dearborn does offer many pluses for the residents here. Times are tough everywhere and we all need to be aware of our surroundings. I recall wnen we moved here the crime that frequently occured was during the time homeowners were out gardening and would leave their doors unlocked and often open. We would never do that as residents of Detroit and we don't do that as residents of Dearborn. Crime has no boundaries. Take care, Dearborn. Pickles

I caught a lot of grief for a long ago posted comment "Come back Orville Hubbard, we need you...". You folks can live in your Dearborn fantasy land of touchy, feely, lets all get along ideals, but anyone with a brain can see that it doesn't always work. This city was better off years ago when we had strong, unpolitically correct leadership, and our parks were closed to non - residents. They stayed in Detroit. Over the years they trashed their neighborhoods, as well as their shopping areas, like at Greenfield & Grand River. Now they leave their litter in the parking lot at Target at Ford & Greenfield. While y'all can sing kumbaya 'till the cows come home, I'll continue to carry my .45 cal. Glock...even after obongo tries to ban it.

I really can't complain about the Dearborn Police. I have lived in Dea. most of my life and remember Orvie well. DPD has always been very fast to respond to any call from a blocked driveway to an accident. Sometimes they over-do it with multiple cars for a traffic stop. But, better more than none. They have a very good track record for all crime. I'm happy to live in this city. (except for the paid parking in the west end)

I work in Dearborn, and just last night had an "incident" that made me feel just a little unsafe, in light of the Broncos robbery. Not only did the Dearborn police show up in less than 5 minutes (just to talk to me and find out what happened) they also drove through our parking lot more times than I can count for the rest of the night. They are human and can only do what is humanly possible. So thank you to the Dearborn PD for making me feel protected last night.