Decrease in crime in Medellin.

ozgringo says on Oct 10, 2007, 13:00:

I was at the Feria de Floras and watching a parade a few weeks back. I was standing in the crowd and there seemed to be a scuffle across the road and somewhat yelled out "Ladron, Ladron". About 5 seconds later (no exageration), 3 Police where on top of the guy and when he resisted the cops got out their thumping great batons and gave him a hiding, much to the delight of the crowd. By this time Jeffe Policia arrived with about 5 more and they all had a bit of a go at the hapless ladron.. He was then dragged off in a wagon...

So yes I think a physical presence is always a deterent.. The cops back in Oz are too busy back at the station filling in forms to be bothered with any crime prevention measures.

may a thousand mangy wombats shit in your billabong

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Medellin Traveler says on Oct 10, 2007, 15:23:

After three trips to Medellin this year, and having spoken to many Paisas about the police department, it seems to me that they love the police, and are happily enjoying the state of security in their lovely city of Medellin.

I think, the many programs available to the poor, helps to keep many of the streets looking for trouble.

Also, believe it helps to keep your police force young, like in Medellin.

Here in Chicago, they are ready to disband this elite police force that thought they were above the law. The ringleader is being charged with trying to hire a hitman to kill another cop on the squad. The FBI suggests that special teams like this should have rotating officers, to help prevent honest individuals from abusing the power they are given. I guess it is something that happens after awhile.

I have yet to see any old and overweight police officers in Medellin. Also, never saw a cop at Dunkin' Donuts.

There are so many positive things happening in Medellin, the transformation "from fear to hope" has many Paisas in Medellin feeling good about the future.

Think about the violence in NYC back in the 70's... now look at it now. The same thing is now happening in Medellin today.

I love Medellin!!

"Huevos Rancheros en Medellin, No Quiero Taco Bell." - www.medellintraveler.com

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Lisa Zee says on Oct 10, 2007, 18:43:

OZGRINGO: I sow that too at "la feria de las florez", yeah right, I never sow so many people in one place. I was at the "cabalgata, beautiful horses, but OMG, there was a sea of people, every paisa and their mother was there!
M.T. if you like Medellin so much.... stop posting scary crap!, how about some nice documentary, that shows the beautiful city and their nice people, what we do, how close net family we are, allt hat nice things, please.

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Medellin Traveler says on Oct 10, 2007, 20:00:

Lisa Zee,
If there were some nice documentary about Medellin and the Paisa culture I would have posted it already. Unfortunately, there is no such documentary that I am aware of at the present time. I say present time, only because, I am a filmmaker and have been giving much thought to the idea of shooting such a film.

The "scary stuff" I post is what is available at the moment. Check out my site http://www.medellintraveler.com for more happier stuff, enjoy.

You have to show the good with the bad, it's only fair to everyone.

"Huevos Rancheros en Medellin, No Quiero Taco Bell." - www.medellintraveler.com

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RussianFred says on Oct 10, 2007, 22:37:

Medellin Traveler, NICE WEBSITE!

Annual Drug Deaths: Tobacco: 395,000, Alcohol: 125,000, 'Legal' Drugs: 38,000, Illegal Drug Overdoses: 5,200, Marijuana: 0. Considering government subsidies of tobacco, just what is our government protecting us from in the drug war?--Ralph Nader

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Lisa Zee says on Oct 10, 2007, 23:10:

Very nice!. I have seen some breath taking documentaries about Colombia in the past, but I am not very good with the net, and I only come here as a break from something I am doing.

Congrats, and suerte in you carrier.

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morphus says on Oct 11, 2007, 15:43:

Decrease in crime in Medellin? John_Stark must be disappointed.

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john_stark says on Oct 11, 2007, 22:05:

Actually I am disappointed. I liked it the way it was when you were taking your life in your hands just being there. Or riding around the back country of Cordoba with the familia and the guys. It's just not the same.

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christobeldawg says on Oct 11, 2007, 22:46:

in a twisted dark way, I can understand that.

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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