| And while those incidents that followed the mediation are part of the first quarter statistics for 2025, in spite of them, the Minister and the Commissioner today boasted about the stats so far. They spoke at the quarterly comp state meeting and gave us their assessment of the numbers:...
Chester Williams, Final Compstat
"Looking at the first, first quarter of 2025, I must say, it looks good. It's not what I would want it to be. Certainly. You would know that I am very big in terms of preserving life."
"Nonetheless, the murders are down compared to last year."
"We are four below last year's figure, and overall major crime is down by 7% compared to the same period last year. So I am happy that I am handing over to the incoming commissioner with a crime rate below last year's figure."
Kareem Musa, Min. Home Affairs
"We cannot get disillusioned by the good numbers. We cannot get complacent by the good numbers, but rather, we have to step up our efforts, because last year, I can recall the first quarter being a very difficult and challenging year for the police. As was this year. And so, in similar fashion as we did last year, we will have to increase our efforts, and certainly try to make better in the second quarter."
Chester Williams, Final Compstat
"This morning, in the compstat I made mention to the commanders that this is going to be my last compstat with them, and I encourage them to throw their support behind the incoming commissioner, because at the end of the day, they cannot be divided. Unity is strength, and if they remain united, they will be able to overcome whatever challenge or challenges that may come their way."
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