Chattanooga's Crime rate is in the top 10% in the country - that's the real statistic. How does that fit into our Renaissance plan? There are so many things I really love about this city but this is one dark issue that makes me consider living elsewhere. I certainly wish there was more media attention and pressure for a solution. As a single mom living within the city limits....I don't feel safe. My house has been broken into 3 times - once when I was home with my son....it was terrifying. I pay higher premiums on my home owners insurance. I pay double taxes living within the city limits and yet...I get more attention driving 10 miles over the speed limit on MLK with a stupid 25 mph posted speed limit on my way to WORK from our police department then I've ever received when I was the victim of a real crime. Our Police Department needs to remember its primary purpose - its NOT to generate revenue - its to protect its citizens from crime. Just because its "just" a property crime, doesn't mean that it won't be a rape or violent assault next time. Its time the people we pay to keep us safe start doing their jobs.
Chattanooga crime rate in top 20, report
Chattanooga's Crime rate is in the top 10% in the country - that's the real statistic. How does that fit into our Renaissance plan? There are so many things I really love about this city but this is one dark issue that makes me consider living elsewhere. I certainly wish there was more media attention and pressure for a solution. As a single mom living within the city limits....I don't feel safe. My house has been broken into 3 times - once when I was home with my son....it was terrifying. I pay higher premiums on my home owners insurance. I pay double taxes living within the city limits and yet...I get more attention driving 10 miles over the speed limit on MLK with a stupid 25 mph posted speed limit on my way to WORK from our police department then I've ever received when I was the victim of a real crime. Our Police Department needs to remember its primary purpose - its NOT to generate revenue - its to protect its citizens from crime. Just because its "just" a property crime, doesn't mean that it won't be a rape or violent assault next time. Its time the people we pay to keep us safe start doing their jobs.