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Stopping the Urban Exodus:
Reduced Mortgagee for City Homeowners
On June 12, President Clinton announced that HUD has reduced
the Federal Housing·Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance
premium for first time homebuyers obtaining homebuyer counseling.
The up-front premium would be reduced by 12.5 percent -- from
2.00 percent to 1.75 percent. This translates into an average
reduction of $200 in closing costs. Up to 50,000 additional
families could become homeowners as a result of the reduction.
The .~eduction in premiums is the third such reduction since
the President took office in 1993. The three reductions, along
with the savings passed on to homebuyers because of the increased
efficiency in the FHA will save homebuyers $1,200 in closing
costs on the average FHA mortgage of $85,000.
To stimulate further activity and reduce the disp~rities
between suburban and central city homeownership rates, the
President will announce an additional reduction in the mortgage
premiums of 25 basis points for first-time homebuyers in central
cities only. This reduction would reduce closing costs by an
additional $200 for city buyers.
This effort reverses a long~standing historical trend in
which the FHA, starting in the 1950s, contributed to the exodus
of many cities by subsidizing homeownership in suburbs.
Creating, for the first time ever, a federal incentive for city
homeownership will help mend this historical inequity and help
rebuild our cities.
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NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF THE
FREDDIE MAC SECfiON 8 HO:MEOWNERSHIP PILOT
Because the underlying mortgages to be used with the Empowerment Vouchers
will be originated by private mongage lende~, it is important to get the participation of ·
· the secondary markets to purchase the loans from these lenders and sell them to
investors. This allows a lender to continue making mortgages.
To launch this important homeownership iriitiative, a leading secondary market
agency, Freddie Mac, has pledged that upon passage and implementation of the
Administration's proposal, it will participate in a demonstration program to purchase
from 1,000 to 2,000 mortgages originated by private lenders under the Section 8 ·
Empowerment Voucher Program.
Freddie Mac's purchase of these loans will help make mortgage funds available to
the widest possible cross-section of lower-income families across the country who have
demonstrated the ability to manage their finances but have not had the me~ to
purchase a home. Under the Freddie Mac Section 8 Homeownersh.ip Pilot, a family wiU
be able to· receive monthly assistance, which together with its own income, will make it
possible for that family to buy their O'Wll home.
Under the pilot, first-time homebuyers will obtain mortgages for up to 97 percent
of the value of their new home. It is anticipated that a reasonable amount of funds for
the down-payment will be contnbuted by the·family. ~e remainder of the down
pay:men~ and other funds necessary to close, may carne from state or federal programs,
. gifts, and grants. The borrower will contribute a reasonable percentage of his or her
income toward housing costs; the balance of the monthly mortgage payment will be
provided through the Section 8 program. As a critical component of the pilot, the
borrower will receive comprehensive homeqwnerurlp counseling before and after the
purchase.
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Mongage Guaranty Insurance Corporation has agreed to assist in the
development of the pilot and will be providing private mongage insurance on the loans.
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Section 8 Empowerment Vouchers
Section 8 certificates and vouchers, admlnistered through public housing authorities,
are an. important source of housing assistance for low-income households. Under the Section
8 Program. the Federal government makes up the difference between a family's rental housing
costs and the amount a family can afford. However, there are many low-income families who
are able to accept the responsibilities of homeown.ership but cannot do so because they are
caught up in a spiral of renting. Unlike homeowners, their monthly housing costs are nonrecoverable an.d they are unable to accumulate home equity. The cil.rrent Section 8 rental
housing program cannot assist these households.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development proposes changes to the Section
8 program to permit the use of these subsidies as Empowerment Vouchers that can be used
by low-income working families to become fust-ti1ne homebuyers. The use of
Empowerment Vouchers is consistent with the Administration's goal to promote family selfsufficiency, encourage the formation of household wealth, and foster healthy communities.
At the Administration's request, Senator D'Amato and Representatives Lazio and
Kennedy have introduced legislation that would enable working families to purchase their own
homes by using Section 8 subsidies to support the debt service on the mortgage.
The
Section 8(y) homeownership provisions are contained in the public housing legislation for
each House {S. 462 and H.R. 2.) Under the Administration's p.r.oposal, a family must have
income from employment and make a contribution toward a down-payment. All families will
undergo homebuyer counseling.
BecaUse the underlying mortgages to be used with the Empowerment Vouchers will
be originated by private mortgage lenders, it is imponant to get the participation of the
secondary markets to purchase the loans from the lenders and sell them to investors. This
allows a lender to continue making mortgages.
To help launch this important homeownership initiative, a leading secondary market
agency, Freddie Mac, has pledged that upon passage and implementation of the
Administration's proposal, it will participate in a demonstration program to purchase from
1,000 to 2,000 mortgages· originated by private lenders under the Section 8 Empowerment
Voucher Program.
Freddie Mac's purchase of these loans will help make mortgage funds availabl.e to the
widest possible cross-section of low-income families across the country who have
demonstrated the ability to manage their finances but ha~e not had the means to purchase a
home.
Under the demonstnl.tion program, first-time homebuyers who receive homeownership
counseljng will obtain mortgages for up to 97 percent of the value of their new home. It is
anticipated that a reasonable, but modest amount of funds for the down-payment will come
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THE OFFICER NEXT DOOR
OVERVIEW
The Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) The
Officer Next Door is a one year initiative designed to encourage
city law enforcement officers to live in low-and-moderate income
neighborhoods in which they work.
The O~ficer Next Door initiative will strengthen communities
by both helping to stop crime before it happens and promoting
home ownership opportunities.
Through The Offieer Next Door, HUD will make HUD-owned,
single family homes available in designated communities at a SO%
discount for law enforcement officers.
The Officer Next noor will specifically target 24
metropolitan regions ~ith the goal of placing 1000 police
officers into homes in the communities where they police.
Five cities have already agreed to participate in the
Offieer Next Door program: Cleveland, Ohio, Miami/Dade County,
Florida, Kansas City, Missouri, Los Angeles, California and
Springfield, Massachusetts.
To learn more about the program, call 1-888-HOME-4-US.
BACKGROUND
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How the Program Works: Police officers can purchase HUDowned properties located in specially designated revitalized
areas at a SO% discount from the listed price (e.g. a
$100,000 home would be available for $50,000).
Additionally, to make properties more affordable, in those
instances where the. property has an FHA-insured mortgage,
the down payment will be $100.
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Promotes Public Safety: It is widely believed that
communities benefit when law enforcement officers live in
the city they serve. Supporters of this concept point to
such things as quicker responses to emergencies, crime
deterrence, and economic boosts to local businesses.
Additionally, it is felt that by becoming "stake holders" in
the city they serve, sworn public safety employees will
become more sensitive and committed to ser-Ving its needs.
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Encourages Homeownership:
In many areas the majority'of
city law enforcement officers live outside the city where
they work.
While there are many reasons for this, one ·
obvious barrier is the difficulty and cost of purchasing a
home.
By making housing available at a significant cost
reduction, it is felt that homeownership opportunities will
be increased.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON EMPOWERMENT VOUCHERS
Question: How do the homeoWilership vouchers "empower" fa.milies?
Answer:
There are low·income families that are able to take on the responsibilities of
owning their own homes, but are unable to do so because they are caught up in a spiral
of renting. · Homeownership allows a family to predict and stabilize its monthly housing
costs, establish a stake in its community, assure continuity of schooling for the children,
and accumulate home equity - which can be used in the future to finance emergency
expenses or a college education.
Homeownership is a panicularly important strategy to encourage asset formation
among minority families. WhereaS close to two·thirds of all Americans are homeowners,
the homeownership rates for minorities are far lower. The vast majority of minority
families are renters, only 45.3 percent are homeowners.
Question: How would a family apply for an Empowerment Voucher?
Answer: The vouchers are administered through public housing agencies (PHAs)
throughout the country. Families interested in applying for a voucher would go to a
PHA, who would determine whether the family is eligtble for the Empowerment
Vouchers.
Question: How does the Empowerment Voucher work?
Answer: The Empowerment Voucher would be used by a family as assistance to make
the monthly payment on a mortgage and other housing costs more affordable.
Question: How would a family pay for down-payment and closing costs?
Answer: Under the program, a f~mily would be required to make a reasonable
contribution towards the down-payment on a home. Grants, gifts, loans, and other · .
government programs could make up the remainder. Or, the family could participate in
a lease/purchase program whereby a portion of the monthly rent could be set aside
toward down payment and closing costs. Under the Administration's proposaL a family's
"sweat equity", i.e., its manuaJ labor in building or rehabilitating the home, could apply
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towards its contribution. A family would receive homebuyer counseling and qualify for a
mortgage loan from a private lender.
Question: The funding. for the EmpoWerment Vouchers will come from the existing
Section 8 subsidy program for rental housing. Section 8 provides housing for the very
poor. Does this mean that funds will be diverted away from the very poor towards
higher income homeowners?
Answer: No. The income targeting for the Section 8 Program remains the same.
Empowennent Vouchers are an option available for those families that demonstrate the
ability to take on the responsibility of owning a home. There is also a limit on the
number of vouchers (up to 75,000) that can be used for homeownership. This will
permit the Department of Housing and Urban Development to evaluate the program.
Question: Freddie Mac has announced that it will be participating in a Section 8
Homeownership Pilot. Why is this significant?
Answer. Because the underlying mortgage to be used with the Empowerment Vouchers
will be originated by private lenders, it is important to get the participation of the
seconda.Iy markets agencies that purchase loans from these lenders and sell to them to
investors. This allows the lender to continue making mongages.
Freddie Mac's willingness to participate in a demonstration program· once the
Adminjstration's proposal is approved is significant because it sends a signal to lenders
that there will be a secondary market agency ready to support them. In addition, the
Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation [pronounced "MAGIC'} has agreed to assist
in the development of the demonstration program and will be providing private mortgage
insurance on the loans.
Freddie Mac and MAGIC are to be commended. for their early support of this
important initiative.
Question: How will the vouchers for the Freddie Mac Program be distributed?
Answer: Freddie Mac will work with the Department of Housing and Urban
Development to develop guidelines for distrubution of the vouchers through panicipating
public housing agencies. The guidelines will be announced once the program is ready to
be implemented.
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The Officer Next Door
Qyestions and Answers
Q:
Why are you announcing this initiative?
A:
Five years ago this administration initiated an aggressive
policy to combat crime all across the cities. As the result
of our efforts, today crime is down. Secretary Cuomo has
identified the Officer Next Door program as an additional
way to help us in our fight against crime.
The Officer Next Door is a one year initiative designed to
encourage city police officers to live in the low-andmoderate ineome neighborhoods in which they work. We have
the goal of putting 1000 police officers into homes.
The Officer Next Door initiative will strengthen communities
by both helping to atop crime before it happens and
promoting home ownership opportunities.
Q:
How much savings will officers get from this program?
A:
A police officer will receive a 50\ discount off of the
appraised value of a single family home in their community.
The dollar amount will depend.on the value of the house as
determined by its condition and location.
For example, I can tell you that in Miami, where the average
price of a city home is $112,000, a property would be
available through this program for $66,000; a house in
Cleveland where the average price of a city home is $70,000
would be available through this program for $35,000; a house
in Loa Angeles where the average price of a city home is
$212,000 would be available for $106,000.
Q:
How many houses are available?
A:
It has been HUD's experience that approximately 3,000 single
family homes are available from the HUD housing stock in
revitalization areas aerose the country over the course of a
year. However, this is a floating figure because the number
of single family homes available at any one time is
constantly shifting in this very fluid real estate market.
Right now there ia approximately 2, 000 homes available.·· .
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Q:
Will police officers really want to move into inner city
neighborhoods?
A:
Through this homeownership incentive program, we hope to
encourage police officers to live in the col'l\lnunities where
they work. By discounting homes by SO\, we believe many
police officers will make the choice to live within the
communities they serve.
Already, there are mayors in cities who have heard -about the
program and are lining up of-ficers to participate in it.
Moreover, in some communities it is required that employees
live in city where they work. We want to make it easier for
these people to become homeowners.
Please keep in mind that just because an area has been
designated a revitalization area does not mean it ie
necessarily a severely distressed community.
In many cases,
it is merely a community which is on the rebound.
By
placing police officers into such neighborhoods, we can stop
the decline before it really happens and nrevitalize" the
community. In fact, this is one of the primary goals of
this program.
Q:
Why aren't police officers already living within the
communities they serve?
A:
There are many reasons why police officers live outside of
the co~unities they aerve. There ia probably no eimple
solution to increasing the rate of city-residency by police
officers. However, one obvious barrier that is common to
most people including police officers is the difficulty and
cost of- purchasing a home. The Officer Next Door program
attempts to address this concern by making available homes
at a steep discount.
Q:
How many homes do expect to sell to police officers through
this program?
A:
Our goal ie to place 1,000 police officers in the
communities they serve under this program.
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Q:
Has this program been tried elsewhere?
A:
The placing of police officers into the communit1es where
they police is a small but growing and aucceeeful element of
community oriented policing across the nation.
Many cities across the country •· including Los Angeles,
Portland, Oregon and Columbia, South Carolina -- have
implemented home loan programs to encourage public safety
officials to live in the communities they serve.
Q:
Will this;program reduce crime?
A:
It ie widely believed that communities benefit when law
enforcement officers live in the city they serve.
Supportere of thie concept point to such things as quicker
responses to emergencies, crime deterrence, and economic
boosts to local businesses. Additionally, it is· felt that
by becoming 11 stake holders" in the city they serve, sworn
public safety employees will become more sensitive and
committed to serving its needs.
In Columbia, South Carolina it has been reported that crime
decreased 16 percent from 1991 to 1996 and much of that drop
waa attributed to their program of placing police officere
in homes within the communities where they policed.
Q:
What is a revitalization area?
A:
A revitalization area is designated by a city's mayor, often
in consultation with -HUD field staff, as an area where a
specific focus needs to be given to help boost the economic
vitality of a particular community. There are over 500 such
revitalization communities in the country as identified by
zip code.
Q:
How does HUD get these homes?
A:
HUD insures hundreds of thousands of homes a year in its
effort to promote homeownership. Every year HUD acquires a
small percentage of the homes it insures through the
foreclosure process. Some of the homes it acquires are
located in revitalization areas. These are the homes we are
making available to police officer~- through the Office Next
Door program.
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Is the program limited to 1000 homes?
A:
No, the program is open to however many homes HUD has
available in its revitalized areas. There are approximately
500 designated revitalized areas in the country.
1000 is just a goal we have established.
Q:
Why is this
A:
As part of Secretary Cuomo's continuing efforts to improve
HUD'e management practices, the agency is moving to dispose
of its housing stock through an innovative bulk sales
approach designed to save literally millions of dollars of
taxpayer money.
Q:
What has HOD's experience been with these type of programe?
A:
In 1993 HUD instituted a single family property disposition
program to make HUD owned housing located in revitalization
areas available to non-profits and local governments. These
properties which were non-insurable were sold at a 30%
discount, while those properties that were insurable were
sold at a 10% discount.
Q:
What is the difference between the program announced today
and the program that has been available since 1993?
A:
There are several major distinctions. The Officer Next Door
program makes all HUD housing -- insured and non-insured -available at a 50\ discount. This steep discount is made
available only to police officers. Furthermore, police
officers can buy these houses directly from the government - not through a non-profit or a local government entity.
Q:
What is t~e difference an insurable house and a noninsurable house?
A;
In layman's terms: an insurable house is one in which a
homeowner could move into tomorrow. A non-insurable house
is one in which requires some work. HUD only insures a
house a homeowner could move into tomorrow.
Q:
Are these homes in decent
progr~
only one year?
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It has been HUD's experience that the majority of the HUD
housing stock in revitalization areas are decent homes that
anyone would be proud to call a home. However, the HUO
housing stock does span the gamut from houses one could move
into tomorrow to house~ that require work.
Q:
In the houses you are making available through this~rogram
how many are insurable and how many are non-insurable?
A:
It is impossible to quantify this number ae the housing
stock is very fluid. Properties come and go from the market
very quickly. The ratio of insurable compared to noninsurable would likely ·vary by market due to the vagaries of
a city's local economy and real estate market.
It has been
HUO's experience that the majority of·the HUO housing stock
in revitalization areas are decent homes that anyone would
be proud to call a home. However, the HUD housing stock
does span the gamut from houses one could move into tomorrow
to houses that require work.
Q:
Will the program have a one year residency requirement?
A:
Homeowners will have to make the house their primary
residence for at least one year.
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Is this program available only to first-time homebuyers?
A:
No, this program is available to all police officers.
2l.
How can I learn more about this program?
A:
Please call the 1-800 number we have created to help
facilitate the progress of this program. The number ie 1888-HOME-4-US
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON RELATED PROGRAMS
General Information
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It is widely believed that communities benefit when law
enforcement officers live in the city they serve.
Supporters of this concept point to such things as "crime
deterrence, quick response times to emergencies atid economic
boosts to local businesses." Additionally, it is felt. that
by becoming "stake holders" in the city they serve, sworn
public safety employees will become more sensitive and
committed to serving its needs. (Office of the Mayor of Los
Angeles Press Release, March 3, 1997)
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When officers become active members of these neighborhoods,
they develop a sense of pride and ownership, while lending a
stabilizing presence to the area.
Not only has the program
deterred crime within these communities; it has also
provided incentive for other residents to improve their own
property.
(Columbia, South Carolina report)
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'''Police homeownership in high-risk neighborhoods is
community oriented policing at it.s very best,' says
Columbia, SC police chief Charles Austin ... " (Policy Review,
March-April 1996)
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Encourages Homeownership:
In many areas (e.g. Los Angeles)
the majority of city law enforcement officers live outside
the city where t.hey work.
While there are many reasons for
t.his, one obvious barrier is the difficulty and cost of
purchasing a home.
By making housing available at a
significant cost reduction, it is felt that homeownership
opportunities will be increased.
This type of incentive
program is already working in cities like Los Angeles, San
Bernardino, St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago, Elgin
(Illinois}, and Columbia (South Carolina.} (Office of the
Mayor of Los Angeles Press Release. March 3, 1997; Columbia,
South Carolina Report)
Young police officers and their families appreciate the
incentives to move into city neighborhoods because they give
the officers a chance to own a home years earlier than they
otherwis~ could afford.
Los Angeles
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~Having police officers and firefighters living in city
neighborhoods will enhance efforts to move toward community
oriented policing and give residents the added security of
having public safety employees as neighbors, Riordan said."
(Los Angeles Times, 4/4/97}
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"Enabling our police officers and firefighters to live right
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in our own neighborhoods will not only make our
neighborhoods safer but give our public safety personnel an
opportunity to own a home," said Council member Richard
Alarcon.
(Office of the Mayor of Los Angeles Press Release,
March 3, 1997)
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"Mayor Riordan called the plan 'a \tJin-win program that will
help the city's police officers and firefighters realize the
American dream -- owning their own home in the
neighborhoods they serve ... and an even bigger win for
Angelenos. ' " (Los Angeles Times, 4/4/97 l
Portland. Oregon
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Police Chief Charles Moose and his wife moved into a house
in one of Portland, Oregon's inner-city neighborhoods, "'The
idea was to put the philosophy of community policing into
action, to show his officers that they could have a positive
influence in the city's problem areas."
(Los Angeles Times,
5/8/94)
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Since Chief Moose moved into the neighborhood, the situation
has improved.
"Residents have been rebuilding and otherwise
improving their homes .. , There is a sense of hope that areas
can be reclaimed."
(News Tribune, 4/8/96)
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Portland, Oregon's Police At Home program provides police
officers financial incentives to buy homes in certain
targeted neighborhoods.
(The Ethnic NewsWatc.h, 2/15/95)
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"'The idea is to add some stability and security to areas
that have fallen into decay,' said Mayor Vera Katz ... "
(Associated Press, 2/9/95)
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Columbia, South Carolina
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In Columbia, South Carolina it has been reported that crime
decreased 16 percent from 1991 to 1996 and much of that drop
wa~ attributed to placing police officers in homes within
the communities where they policed.
(Policy Review, MarchApril 1996)
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·• ... says Columbia police chief Charles Austin, 'People in
problem areas of our city used to complain that police
aren't really sensitive to the problems of the community.
Police don't live here they would say, so they don't really
care what happens her·e. Now they know that. police officers
live among them and do care."' (Policy Review, March-April
1996)
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Since Columbia has enhanced its community~based policing
efforts, residents say they feel safer. An officer moving
into a neighborhood serves as a deterrent to criminal
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activity, especially burglaries and drug-related crimes.
Residents say they also feel as though they have more
control over what happens in their neighborhoods, because
they have someone specific to share their concerns with--someone who can take action and get results. And, because
neighbors get to know the officers as "regular people"
rather than as badges and uniforms, the officers become role
models, too, particularly for children. (Columbia, South
Carolina Police Homeowner Loan Program brochure)
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"I dreamed of having my own home but never thought it would
happen, •· - says Brown.
"My neighbors say they see a big
difference since my family and I moved in and I park my
squad car out from.
They tell me they sleep feeling safer,
knowing I'm living here with them.
I think the police
homeowner program is great for me and the city.
(Policy
Review, March-April 1996)
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Pol.ice homeownership in high-risk neighborhoods is
(Policy
community-oriented policing at its very best."
Review, March-April 1996)
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The ongoing presence of police can help sustain or renew a
Suzanne House, one of
sense of stability to a communicy.
(Policy Review, MarchOfficer Brown's neighbors, agrees.
April 1996)
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"There used to be a crack house a block away," says Columbia
resident Brooks Dickerson. "Since a policeman moved in here,
it's gone.
The neighborhood's much quieter now."
(Policy
Review, March-April 1996)
•
"It makes you a better police officer if you live in the
area you patrol," says Columbia Corporal Randy Blackwell.
(Policy Review, March-April 1996)
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A Resident Officer Program was established
1991 and residents have said:
~n
the Spring of
"I sincerely hope that this program not only continues,
but expands throughout the entire east side of Elgin.
Perhaps then people will feel secure enough to stay in
these neighborhoods and eliminate the bad reputation of
the east side."
(The Amercicas, Volume 5, Number 2
April-May, 1992)
. The gangs, drugs, and just
"The program is great
people hanging around that don't belong here have
(The Amercicas, Volume 5, Number
almost disappeared."
2 April-May, 1992)
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"We no longer hear gunshots at night or fighting."
(The Amercicas, Volume 5, Number 2 April-May, 1992)
"Its a great feeling to 'be able to bring friends over
and not be embarrassed about how our neighbors conduct
themselves."
(The Americas, Volume 5, Number 2 AprilMay, 1992)
•
Officer Terrence Allen: "Our presence, (as residents], acts
as a deterrent; it keeps the outsiders from coming in and
causing problems." (Law Enforcement Technology, May 1992.)
San Bernardino, California
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"The theory behind the program is that having safety
employees living in a community improves the environment."
(Inland Empire, June l l , 1997)
•
Robert Richards, a twenty-three year old married officer. 1s
preparing to purchase his first home through a similar
program.
Richards and his wife were "poring over HUD
listings since last year." He disagrees with officers who
assert that living in the city ''means [he] can't get away
from his job." Richards stated that "You're a police
wherever you live."
(Inland Empire, June 11, 1997)
Fort Wayne, Indiana:
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The Fort Wayne Home Ownership for Police Program promotes
police officers living in the communities they serve through
a loan program.
(Fort Wayne Neighborhood Housing
Partnership pamphlet).
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development's
(HUD) Officer Next Door initiative will strengthen
communities by both helping to stop crime before
it happens and promoting home ownership
opportunities. HUD is making homes available in
targeted areas in America's cities at a 50%
discount.
In many cases, a police officer will be
able to get the house with only a $100 down
payment. The goal is to put 1000 police officers
into homes in the communities they serve.
•
President Clinton has made tackling crime a top
priority. The Officer Next Door program reflects
the Clinton Administration's continued commitment
to strengthening America's communities and
building a safer nation.
•
It is believed that communities benefit when law
enforcement officers.live in the city they serve.
Supporters of this concept point to such things as
quicker responses to emergencies, crime
deterrence, and economic boosts to local
businesses.
It is also felt that by becoming
"stake holders,. in the city they serve, sworn
public safety employees will become more sensitive
and committed to serving its needs.
•
The placing of police officers into the
communities ~here they police is a small but
growing and successful element of community
oriented policing across the nation.
•
In many areas the majority of city law enforcement
officers live outside the city where they work.
While there are many reasons for this, one obvious
barrier is the difficulty and cost of purchasing a
home. By making housing available at a
significant cost reduction, we hope to increase
homeownership opportunities. This program will be
ari incentive for police officers to move into the
communities they serve. Under this program, a
$100,000 house could be purchased for $50,000 with
only a $100 down payment.
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CLEVELAND I
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Mayor Michael White
Phone: (216) 664-3 990
Tracey Judy (Mayor's Office Staff Contact)
Phone: (216) 664-4270
Doug Shelby (HUD Contact)
Phone: 216 522-4065
DADE COUNTY/MIAMI, FL:
Mayor Alex Penelas
Phone: (305) 375-5600
Virginia Sanchez (Mayor's Office Staff Contact)
Phone: (305} 375-5600
Jose Clintron (HUD Contact)
Phone: (305) 662-4510
KANSAS CITY, MO:
Mayor Emanuel Cleaver
Phone: (816) 274-2595
Greg Lever (Mayor's Office Staff Contact)
Phone: (816) 274-1107
Mike Tramontina (HUD Contact}
Phone:
913
-5462
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Mayor Richard Riordan
Phone: (213) 847-3553
Noelia Rodriguez (Mayor's Office Staff Contact)
Wendy Greul
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Mayor Micahel Albano
Phone: (413) 787-6100
Kathleen Linsenberg (Mayor's Office Staff Contact)
Phone: {413) 7 87-6500
Jackie Roundtree (HUD Contact)
Phone: (617) 565-5237
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