Houston, Texas – City Of Houston Council Member Wanda Adams in conjunction with Police Chief Harold Hurtt will be conducting the final public safety forum examining public safety and preventive measures to reduce crime in several communities. The last of the four forums will be held on the following date and respective location:

Montrose
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Wharton Elementary
900 W. Gray Street
Houston, Texas 77019
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

In 2008 the City of Houston endured a slight violent crime increase. Law enforcement officials have cited that there are no easy answers for the spike, as recognized by Capt. Mark Eisenman, with HPD’s crime analysis, stated in the Houston Chronicle, “I wish I knew,” he said. “We’re certainly going to attack that issue in the coming year.” The concern is widespread. Council Member Adams is facilitating the aforementioned forum to educate the community. “Public Safety is my number one priority. Citizens, community organizations, and civic clubs working in conjunction with law enforcement as a collaborative effort can make an impact in our communities”. These forums hope to address a crime heightening in several specific areas where increased visibility and community involvement is taking shape in response to the boost.

It is the goal of Council Member Adams and Police Chief Hurtt to inform and engage these specific areas in hopes of replicating the success the City of Houston has endured with non violent crimes, falling 10 percent in 2008.

For additional questions, comments, or concerns please contact:

Community Liaison/ Communications Director
Jeron Ravin
The Office of Council Member Wanda Adams
832.393.3001
832.393.3201 (fax)