Agenda Part 1

 

9 - 9:15 a.m.
 
Welcome/Greetings
Irvin D. Reid, President Emeritus, Wayne State University, Director, FOCIS 
9:15-9:30 a.m.


 
Introduction, Patrick Lindsey, Vice President
Government and Community Affairs, Wayne State University
A City in Crisis
Kirk Lewis, Chief of Staff, City of Detroit
Kirk Lewis discussed Detroit's crime epidemic and outlined
the city leadership's vision for reducing crime and creating
a safer city.
9:30 - 10 a.m.


 
Introduction, Kirk Lewis, Chief of Staff, City of Detroit
Crime from a Police Chief's Perspective
Ralph Godbee, Chief, Detroit Police Department
Chief Godbee talked about Detroit’s crime dilemma and outlines 
the steps necessary to reverse the tide of crime.
10 - 11 a.m.



 
Introduction, Jerry Herron, Dean, Irvin D. Reid Honors College 
Wayne State University
The "Broken Windows" Approach to Community Policing
George Kelling, Sr. Fellow, Manhattan Institute
Noted criminologist and policy expert George Kelling discussed
the dynamics of Detroit’s crime dilemma, including the "broken
windows" theory of crime prevention as well as other strategies
for crime reduction. (With Q&A)
11 - 12:30 p.m.





 
Introduction, Ronald E. Brown, Associate Professor of Political Science
Wayne State University
The Impact of Crime on Citizens and Communities
Moderator: Carl S. Taylor, Professor of Sociology,
Michigan State University

Dr. Carl Taylor analyzed the transformation of community life in
Detroit and led a discussion with panelists on how crime has
affected their communities and their lives. (With Q&A)
Panelists
  • Michael Alexander, Department of Corrections, State of Michigan
  • Sheila Cockrel, former member, Detroit City Council
  • Olando Jones, youth mentor
  • Brenda Hill, Detroit resident
  • Virgil Taylor, Peace Project
12:30-1:30 p.m. BREAK
2 - 3:30 p.m.











 
Introduction, Irvin D. Reid
Tales of the City:  The Role of the Media in Reporting Crime
Moderator:  Marc Kruman, Chair, Department of History,
Wayne State University.

Representatives from various media outlets considered the role of
media in reporting crime in Detroit.  Discussion moderator
Marc Jruman probed whether the media's portrayal of Detroit's
crime situation is harmful or helpful.
(With Q&A)
Panelists
  • Angelo Henderson, host of "Your Voice with Angelo Henderson,"
    Radio One
  • Jack Lessenberry, Contributing Editor, The Metro Times
  • George Hunter, Reporter, The Detroit News
  • Jerome Vaughn, News Director, WDET-FM
3:30-4:30 p.m.




 
Introduction, Louis Lessem, Vice President and General Counsel
Wayne State University
The Wheels of Justice
Kym L. Worthy, Wayne County Prosecutor
Wayne County's top prosecuting attorney shed light on the challenges
that court systems face in their attempts to administer effective justice
and shared her vision for the court system’s role in a community-based
crime prevention strategy.
4:30-5:30 p.m.

Introduction, Irvin D. Reid
Theory in Practice: Alternative Approaches to Crime Prevention 
Moderator:  Stephen A. Henderson, Editorial Page Editor,
Detroit Free Press

Law enforcement professionals and academicians discussed the
implementation of community policing strategies and highlighted  the 
challenges and successes of collaborative policing efforts in Detroit. 
(With Q&A)

Panelists

  • Andrew Arena, Executive Director, Detroit Crime Reduction Commission
  • Anthony Holt, Chief. WSU Police Department
  • David Martin, Research Director, Urban Safety Program, Wayne State Univ.
  • Isaiah McKinnon, Former Chief, Detroit Police Department
  • James Tolbert, deputy Chief, Detroit Police Department
  End of public programming
 
5:30 - 7p.m Coctail/VIP Reception (for speakers and invited guest)
Park Shelton Condominiums
15 East Kirby, Apt. 1118
Detroit, MI 48202