Originally Posted by jawbone
I wonder what Aldeer's opinion on this is? I worked the Bridge Crossing Jubilee for a number of years, over 12 at least, 9 of those years I was the person in charge of organizing security and making sure the event ran smoothly. We never had a major criminal event happen in those years. It was just the minor stuff that you will have with any large crowd. People were always respectful of us and each other, even the rappers that they brought in. Heck, I met some of the biggest names in that genre and didn't know it and still don't know who they are, and don't care. Now, I can't take credit for anything other than having good people working for me, giving them clear expectations and being present if any of them had a problem or question. I know many of the people in charge at the PD still and am confident they operate the same way.

My question for y'all is, what has changed? BTW, I'm talking about the early 2000s when I was there. I know what I think is different but I'd like to hear some of your opinions.
Refer to my post above bud. It is a subculture of gun violence. Sgt Young has also railed on FM talk 106.5. It starts with family...or lack thereof. These young black kids growing up without father's. He's thoroughly interviewed every young black kid he's ever arrested for murder. There is always one common denominator...no Father.

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