Magee’s police chief has issued a fierce warning against violence, stemming from what he is calling “hood culture.”
In a Facebook post shared over the weekend, Chief Denis Borges addressed recent altercations, specifically those reported to have happened at a local sports complex and restaurant. The law enforcement official emphasized that violence will not be tolerated in the city and that his department will work to ensure that the public can enjoy peaceful gatherings.
Taking things a step further, Borges specified that “hood culture,” and the perceived effects thereof, would not be welcomed in Magee. Borges ensured that he was not targeting members of any specific race, noting that the violence does not stem from one specific race, but from a violent culture involving individuals from all ethnicities.
“I want to make something very clear. Magee will not be a city that tolerates fighting, reckless behavior, or disruptions at community events. We are working to build a city where families can enjoy themselves without having to witness violence or unnecessary drama,” Borges stated.
“If you weren’t raised to conduct yourself properly in public, Magee will be the place to remind you how to behave. The recent fights at the Sportsplex and at GW and Joe’s are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Let me be direct. This is not about race. It’s not Black, White, or Hispanic culture. It’s hood culture, and we are not going to entertain it here.”
To curb violent outbreaks, the Magee Police Department will now hand down disorderly conduct charges to those caught fighting. Additionally, businesses that are found to “attract” violent perpetrators run the risk of being shut down by law enforcement.
“Let this be a warning. If your establishment continues to draw violent or disruptive individuals, you are gambling with your livelihood. Protect your business by protecting your environment. Anyone caught fighting at the Sportsplex will face a one-year ban,” Borges added.
“If the fight happens at a business, it is up to that establishment to take a stand and keep those individuals out. Some folks don’t believe fat meat is greasy until you show them just how greasy it really is.”
When asked what exactly he meant by “hood culture,” Borges had the following response:
“When I say hood culture, I’m referring to the mindset, behaviors, and norms that come from areas where poverty, broken homes, crime, and survival are a daily part of life. It includes how people talk, dress, solve problems, and how they view authority. It’s not about an individual race or ethnicity. Hood culture exists in every race and ethnicity. Some parts of it are built on loyalty and resilience, but other parts glorify violence, disrespect, and a lack of accountability, and that is what hood culture is.”
