WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. E- NEWS CONFERENCE with Deputy Commissioner Daniel Jackson. September 19, 2006: Deputy Commissioner Daniel Jackson of the White Plains Department of Public Safety updated WPCNR on the progress of the police investigation into the shooting on Ferris Avenue one week ago, where a White Plains man was chased to the corner of Richards Street and Ferris Avenue and shot in the stomach, and left in the street at 1:15 P.M. The Commissioner also addressed the ongoing Downtown City Center patrols.

Deputy Commissioner Daniel Jackson briefed WPCNR on the status of the Police hunt for the shooter (s) of a White Plains man on Ferris Avenue one week ago Monday. Commissioner Jackson responded to these WPCNR questions this afternoon: Photo, WPCNR News

WPCNR: Are you still not at liberty to reveal the name of the shooting
victim?

Commissioner Jackson: The victim is Louigy D'Haiti of White Plains, a Ferris Avenue resident.

WPCNR: Is the victim refusing to identify who shot him?

Commissioner Jackson: That is a detail of the investigation that we cannot discuss.

WPCNR: Are you investigating this a gang-related incident?

Commissioner Jackson: It does not appear to be gang related at this time.

WPCNR: What was the cause of the altercation?

Commissioner Jackson: Another part of the investigation.

WPCNR: Is the victim under police guard? 

Commissioner Jackson: Not at this time. 

WPCNR:  Are there any suspects at this time (even though you have not
arrested   anyone)?

Commissioner Jackson: We have suspects that we are concentrating on. 

WPCNR:  Is the Police Department increasing security in the Ferris Avenue
area   during the day? Or any other times?

Commissioner Jackson: Yes, we have added a two person foot patrol in the area at various
times of the day to address issues that have come up.

WPCNR: Ancillary questions on the City Center/downtown area:

WPCNR: Have the police settled upon a strategy that works for the downtown
City Center area?

Commissioner Jackson: We believe that our strategy in the downtown area has been working all along and the crime data supports that. However, we are always adjusting our deployment to meet any number of factors; crime trends, events, weather, public perception, etc. 

WPCNR:  Have the police increased personnel patrolling evenings in the City  Center/Renaissance Fountain area? Could you describe in a sketchy way without   compromising your patrol strategy?

Commissioner Jackson: As you have observed, we have made adjustments to our deployment in
the downtown area to address some of the issues that have been raised. We meet with the BID, neighborhood groups, tavern owners, individuals, etc. on a regular basis and hope that people would contact the Mayor's office (422-1411) and us (422-6111) to address any concerns that they may have at any time.  We constantly evaluate and adjust our operation to address the changing dynamic of the city, will continue to do so, and welcome concerns of residents, business owners and visitors.

WPCNR: Thank you, Commissioner.