Crime and Drug Abue in Camden, Nj
November 2, 2006
Mayor 's Office
520 Market Street
City Hall, Fourth Floor
P.O. BOX 95120
Camden, New Jersey 08101-5120
RE: Crime and Drug Abuse in Camden
Dear Mayor Faison,
My name is Jeffrey Ho. Currently I am a student of Rutgers University. I grew up in Pennsauken, and then moved out to the Voorhees Area. I am very aware of the conditions in Camden, NJ, and am writing you today to propose a joint project that will help clean the streets of Camden, NJ. The reason that I feel very passionate about this project is mainly because I feel that Camden, NJ, has deteriorated dramatically in the last 10 years and each time I go back, it gets scarier, dirtier, and worse. Through research and studies, we must find the best possible method for obtaining a cleaner, safer, and more attractive city of Camden.
Problem
There are many problems with Camden, NJ: Low incomes, old buildings, crime, drugs, prostitution and, of course, murder rates. The major problem that this proposal focuses on is clearing the streets of filth. Crime is possibly the most disastrous problem with Camden, NJ. Drug abuse and drug trafficking has risen to be one of the top businesses in Camden and violent crime is still very high.
Based on statistics reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Camden was the third-most dangerous city in the United States during 2002, and has been ranked the nation 's most dangerous city in 2004 and 2005. "Most dangerous city" is based on crime statistics in six categories: murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, and auto theft. (http://www.morganquitno.com/index.htm) Despite recent positive trends, crime rates remain high. According to the County Prosecutor 's office, homicide is the leading cause of death for residents ages 15 to 24. "Much of this crime can be attributed to the open drug trade that employs approximately 2,200 Camden residents, attracts over 50 percent of its buyers from outside the city, and generates over $200 million
Mayor 's Office
520 Market Street
City Hall, Fourth Floor
P.O. BOX 95120
Camden, New Jersey 08101-5120
RE: Crime and Drug Abuse in Camden
Dear Mayor Faison,
My name is Jeffrey Ho. Currently I am a student of Rutgers University. I grew up in Pennsauken, and then moved out to the Voorhees Area. I am very aware of the conditions in Camden, NJ, and am writing you today to propose a joint project that will help clean the streets of Camden, NJ. The reason that I feel very passionate about this project is mainly because I feel that Camden, NJ, has deteriorated dramatically in the last 10 years and each time I go back, it gets scarier, dirtier, and worse. Through research and studies, we must find the best possible method for obtaining a cleaner, safer, and more attractive city of Camden.
Problem
There are many problems with Camden, NJ: Low incomes, old buildings, crime, drugs, prostitution and, of course, murder rates. The major problem that this proposal focuses on is clearing the streets of filth. Crime is possibly the most disastrous problem with Camden, NJ. Drug abuse and drug trafficking has risen to be one of the top businesses in Camden and violent crime is still very high.
Based on statistics reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Camden was the third-most dangerous city in the United States during 2002, and has been ranked the nation 's most dangerous city in 2004 and 2005. "Most dangerous city" is based on crime statistics in six categories: murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, and auto theft. (http://www.morganquitno.com/index.htm) Despite recent positive trends, crime rates remain high. According to the County Prosecutor 's office, homicide is the leading cause of death for residents ages 15 to 24. "Much of this crime can be attributed to the open drug trade that employs approximately 2,200 Camden residents, attracts over 50 percent of its buyers from outside the city, and generates over $200 million
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