Will a Six-Month State of Emergency Quell Gang Violence?

Commissioner of Police Dr. Richard Rosado has spoken out about the alarming spike in gun violence that claimed two lives in a single morning. Rosado attributes these incidents to a feud between rival groups in Lake Independence, which has now reached a critical point. During his appearance on “Open Your Eyes” this morning, following the murder of Aaron Lindo, Rosado suggested that a six-month state of emergency might be necessary to curb the violence. He emphasized the urgent need for decisive action to restore peace and safety in the community.

 

Dr. Richard Rosado, Commissioner of Police

“First of all, we have a wide continuum of policing strategies available to us from community policing to combat policing. And, our strategies on the ground will depend on what is happening on the ground. I do believe there is a need for state of emergency to address security concerns when the violence has reached a critical situation and presently we do have a critical situation in the Martins area and I do believe the guys need a time out. But rather than doing a one month or a three month, we need to pursue a six months period. I would extend it, because if that is the only way that would calm them down, then we must go that route.”

 

Paul Lopez

“Are we going to see a state of emergency enacted within this week?”

 

Dr. Richard Rosado

“Honestly, I do believe the situation is critical and it is up for discussion but I will surely support a state of emergency in order to give us the opportunity to assess the situation on the ground and put the necessary thing in place.”