We are taking everything we can get from it. At any given time between 50-55 overtime details a day out on the street. The more arrests, the more work on court system, the quicker they are to plea down or make less work. It's very possible to do only 6 mos. Park South does some observing in court.
Someone goes and checks out all the arrest records, finds out when the hearing and trial dates are.
Making a presence in court might make a difference. Suggestion from a police conference about going to the courts - talk to a judge who is the normal person who deals with your community. Those coming from outside community and commit crime gets extra penalty. NA Bill Patterson, Second Ave. NA Bonnie Devine, Second Ave NA Dominick Calsolaro, Second Ave.