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• 1/22/2012 1:27 PM Anonymous wrote:
  It is simply out of control but seldom published. Whitewashed if mentioned in sun sentinel. $600 million or so in tax collections etc. over 500 police, 2500 dedicated city workers as city manager likes to brag - so why the disparity. and what will city hall do about it.
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• 1/22/2012 2:15 PM Marge wrote:
  Can Crescent House be taken before the nuisance abatement board for all those "calls to service?"
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• 1/22/2012 2:17 PM Mary Pat Rhodes aka MPR wrote:
  Chrysalis Health is a for profit agency claiming; “one of the leading providers of behavioral healthcare services for children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout the South Florida area”. Their mission statement proclaims “Contributing to Our Community….Creating Hope….and Cultivating Success in Our Clients” ("Chrysalis health ," ).
  The Crescent House is part of the Chrysalis Health Residential Program. Chrysalis Health has vast experience operating successful and effective residential treatment programs. Their website declares that they work closely with child welfare systems and operate shelters and therapeutic group homes in their communities ("Chrysalis health ," ).
  
  I bet you dollars to donuts that not one of the Chrysalis Health’s executive administrators lives in South Middle River. Does anyone think Chrysalis Health is missing their mark on their mission goal?
  
  The state defines juvenile delinquency as any illegal act committed by a youth under the age of 18 who is subsequently referred to DJJ. The state also reported a decline in juvenile delinquency. But the statistical data is determined by assessing the number of referrals received by the agency during the fiscal year ("Juvenile delinquency in," 2011). How many of these juveniles are caught and processed?
  DJJ Secretary Wansley Walters, said her agency's reform efforts, supported by Gov. Rick Scott, emphasize investments in "front-end services" such as civil citation, diversion programs and community-based treatment. Deeper-end sanctions and secure facilities are reserved for youth who pose a clear risk to public safety ("Juvenile delinquency in," 2011). Governor Scott says; "We cannot afford the financial or the societal costs of unnecessary juvenile incarceration," said Gov. Scott. "By shifting our focus and our investments to the front end of the system, we will save not only money, but also the lives and futures of the young people in our care."
  So again, it is down to the almighty dollar! It is time to form a united front. There needs to be a push to shut down Chrysalis Health’s money maker, the Crescent House. The juvenile laws need to change. Let’s invite the Governor Scott, DJJ Secretary Walters, and the Executive staff of Chrysalis Health to a “South Middle River Night, where every 22 second’s the place goes wild”!
  
  
  Chrysalis health . (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.chrysalishealth.com
  
  Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, (2011). Juvenile delinquency in florida continues to decline, djj reports. Retrieved from website: http://www.djj.state.fl.us/Communications/pr/2011/pr082911.html
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  1. 1/22/2012 2:53 PM Anonymous wrote:
     http://www.sunbiz.org/corinam.html
     go to this link and type in chrysalis.
     5 officers.
     why is this facility in a residential area? who approved zoning, license change in use at city.
     it needs to go
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• 1/22/2012 2:36 PM areyoukidding1 wrote:
  You ought to scan thru that fancy website Chrysalis (Crescent house) oh and make sure you check out the "mission statements" they are a hoot. While your at it, check out the players behind this place..that way when your stuff is stolen you can submit it to them..The monies spent on the webpage looks more impressive than the actual place itself from your pics..The one over-riding conclusion is this place seems to be another wasted government funded toilet...that spends more money trying to convince the public of something it really doesnt do..cut the funding..cut the problem and learn from it..
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• 1/22/2012 2:39 PM Ginnee wrote:
  We know why the disparity. If crime has to be somewhere better it should be in your neighborhood than in the community of the elite.
  
  Different strokes for different folks. How many group homes are in the hoods of the elite? Zero? Lets be fair...why do you deserve all of the just released prisoners, sex offenders, homeless and group homes of every imaginable type? Are those other crime free area families more precious than your family? Do they deserve better service, more funding, more protection (when they have no crime to start with), do they deserve more respect than you? Time to demand equality.....
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• 1/22/2012 2:41 PM Gremlin wrote:
  Smart, wealthy and well-connected people live in crime free neighborhoods? At least that's what Gremlin deduces from your stats.
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• 1/22/2012 2:58 PM Anonymous wrote:
  The crimefree areas listed have one way in and out - Sunrise Key, Bal Harbor, gated Bay colony, cul de sac on every stret off Los Olas if not one entry over water. compared to neighborhoods with access at all points
  do the unoccupied police cars still park on some rio vista streets and at Sunrise key gatehouse?
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• 1/22/2012 4:23 PM Cari wrote:
  Very interesting! I find it no surprise that SMR neighborhood is plagued with crime if the youth home has boys with pending felonies. That certainly could be contributing to the crime problem. Common sense would dictate that the police would be more vigilant in that neighborhood as there is a known problem AND the highest crime rate. It's very intriguing that all of the neighborhoods with little crime also has a "somebody" living in the neighborhood.
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• 1/22/2012 6:59 PM Sal Gatanio wrote:
  Glad to see we're still # 1...Tim with all that you are exposing, we are starting to get some attention..A little late but at least the police are stepping it up.. This afternoon 2 patrol cars stoped 4 youths, they were carrying 2 laptops....Watch out for South Middle River ths year, we're going to make some serious headlines......
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• 1/22/2012 7:38 PM MRT Resident wrote:
  So what are the statistics for Middle River Terrace? Tim you left out the neighborhood you and I live in!
  In regards to some of those gated neighborhoods, many of the associations there pay for 24/7 police protection by off duty FL police. Drive into any of them and you will see FLPD cars sitting in the neighborhoods.
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  1. 1/22/2012 10:11 PM Tim Smith wrote:
     MRT had 132 crimes....83 were burglaries !!! Yikes!
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     1. 1/22/2012 10:52 PM Anonymous wrote:
        an ex-NYC cop named chief john timoney was hired by miami - had a problem w a leased lexus he forgot to declare
        no big deal find him and bring him to fort lauderdale to get it done
        or are we going to wet nurse these juvies
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• 1/22/2012 7:58 PM Charles King wrote:
  Good story Tim, and great comments everybody. I think the stats tell the story of where the problem is and where it isn't. If you are in the crime zone it's time to get radical with these delinquents and the for profit companies making millions at your expense as well as the section 8 landlords that care about nothing but their government check.
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• 1/22/2012 8:23 PM Anonymous wrote:
  What about the murder and injury in 1100 block of Northwest 11th Street?
  is this in the neighborhood? where are they parking the peace maker?
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• 1/23/2012 3:29 AM areyoukidding1 wrote:
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• 1/23/2012 7:21 AM WAIT A MINUTE wrote:
  Is this post trying to imply that all of those commercials I see saying Charlotte is tough on crime and created a national model etc may be inaccurate? Say it aint so....
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• 1/23/2012 1:59 PM jim wrote:
  With such a high home break in rate, how many are done by experienced criminals who have learned stealing from neighbors will support their habits? It just seems like a real focus on locating the few who repeatedly prey on the rest of us should be a top priority.
  I have respect for the problems faced by the police. That said, not all crimes seem taken real seriously. Recently a woman I know, had someone enter her home while she was home in another room,stealing her purse. They then used her credit card to purchase gas at a local station. She has called requesting an update on any investigation with little help offered. Without serious investigation of property crimes,they will continue.
  Tim, I'm curious how serious you and others feel these crimes are taken in our neighbourhood?
  thanks!
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  1. 1/24/2012 9:39 AM Mary Pat Rhodes wrote:
     We are pretty serious! Four of the communities will be conducting a Neighborhood Action Walk on January 28, starting at 11:00am. We will walk form our neighborhoods to Middle River Terrace Park.
     At the park the FLPD will showcase their department. Together we will work with our police to learn and share ideas on keeping ourselves, our properties and our communities safe.
     We are serious and we will find a way together to keep our neighborhoods safe! Please join us?
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• 1/23/2012 4:14 PM Anonymous wrote:
  many crimes are by juveniles, or they are used by 'adults' because prosecuting juveniles if caught is zilch, with revolving door with release to parent. also heard that many breakins are thru bathroom windows or smaller windows where kids that can fit through opening are pushed up and in. unlocking door for others more experienced to help with ransacking sometimes happens. seldom apprehended.
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• 1/24/2012 11:31 PM JT wrote:
  The ACTS Girls Home at 1048 NE 3rd in SMR has to be a close second. The FTLPD reports over 4,000 Calls Out to the facility over the past 5 years!! And 2012 is off to a fast start with over 60 Calls Out in the first 20 days of the year. These facilities pay zilch in property taxes yet they consume our resources at an astonishing rate - I can't even imagine what the actual dollar cost is.
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• 1/25/2012 11:59 PM Dennis Ulmer wrote:
  I believe it was in the early 1980's that the Lauderdale Manors Homeowner's Association opposed this place being located at this location. (The South Middle River area did not have a civic association at this time.) We knew that this type of facility would be a big negative for the area. "The powers that be" did not listen to us, because they said, "It's not in your neighborhood". Every area needs an ACTIVE civic/homeowner's association to protect their interests. Facilities like this can affect the quality of life in a neighborhood for many years. I was glad when the South Middle River Civic Association was formed, and met and assisted Linda Gibboney, Bob Webster, and many other founding members who established their organization.
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• 1/26/2012 8:58 AM Bob wrote:
  are these boys allowed to come and go? If so there needs to be a big fence around the Cresent House and keep them in
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