"Standing Up For The Rights Of Victims"
C R I M E F I G H T E R S
"We're fed up with crime...and we're doing something about it"
About CRIMEFIGHTERS -
Louisiana's Largest Free(Pro-Bono)Victims' Rights Organization-"Standing Up For The Rights of Victims"- Irv Magri
CRIMEFIGHTERS was founded in January of 1993 by Irvin L. Magri, Jr. the Founder and Past President of the Police Association of New Orleans (PANO). Irv Magri founded the first Police Union in the history of the South on July 28, 1969 with 13 total officers attending that very historic meeting at the Police and Fireman’s Hall located at 410 Basin Street, behind Our lady of Guadalupe Church at 411 N. Rampart Street. Of course the Police Association of New Orleans under Irv’s leadership grew to over 1,000 members within the framework of the New Orleans Police Department. Irv also served from 1968 to 1970 as the elected President of the Police and Fireman’s Holy Name Society with his Spiritual Director the late and great Father Peter V. Rogers, OMI.
It was during Irv’s Presidency of both of these Police Organizations that he realized early in his law enforcement career that the actual victims of violent crime was not being represented properly in the Criminal Justice System and was often the “forgotten voice” . Irv saw the absolute frustration on the part of victims of violent crime and in fact they were often not even consulted when criminal charges were either drastically reduced or even more shockingly dropped completely with no notification to the actual victim.
During Irv Magri’s law enforcement career he was extremely sensitive to the plight of these poor innocent and productive citizens who did not always understand our criminal justice system. Irv Magri served as a New Orleans Police Cadet, Officer, Detective and Supervisor before his retirement on January 6, 1982. Magri was the Honor Graduate in Class # 35 of the New Orleans Police Academy and graduated from Loyola University on May 22, 1970 with a degree in Criminology and a minor in Sociology. He also authored the book “Major Problems of the American Police” in 1970. He also served as the State President of the Louisiana Police State Central Committee from 1969 to 1976 representing 22 police unions with over 3,000 commissioned officers as members on a statewide basis. He retired undefeated from both of these positions.
CRIMFIGHTERS is dedicated to boldly speaking out for those victims that cannot adequately speak out for themselves. There are absolutely no salaries paid to any members of the 21 members Executive Board. This is strictly a no dues/initiation fee organization. Donations are accepted, however not from the actual victim of a crime.
CRIMEFIGHTERS will do everything within its legal power to make certain that violent criminals who hurt innocent and productive citizens are brought to face the consequences of their criminal activity. As a statement of policy CRIMEFIGHTERS seeks the maximum penalty on crimes of violence such as but not limited to 1st and 2nd degree Homicide, Vehicular Homicide, Negligent Homicide, Manslaughter, Aggravated Rape, Simple Rape, Sexual Battery, Carjacking, Kidnapping, Aggravated Burglary, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Child Molestation, etc.
CRIMEFIGHTERS opens its membership to all law-abiding citizens regardless of race, religion or national origin. While membership is absolutely free new members are required to become registered voters within 90 days of joining CRIMEFIGHTERS. As Louisiana’s largest victims’ rights organizations we clearly understand that the only way to affect change in our criminal justice system to protect the rights of the victim and to seek stronger laws against violent criminals is through the ballot box.
We pride ourselves on holding very large and open debates for candidates seeking public office and encourage members to ask probing questions of the candidates at these debates, Our public debates for political office are acclaimed and are often the actual first debate held for that particular office.
CRIMEFIGHTERS also will be sponsoring “crime summits” in the very near future to focus on more productive ways to fight violent crime that is an absolute cancer in our society today. CRIMEFIGHTERS believes that every man, woman and child should have the right to frequent and/or walk in any neighborhood or on any street in our great state of Louisiana without becoming a victim. We also believe that the current crime rate in both the great city of New Orleans (Orleans Parish) and the great state of Louisiana are totally unacceptable at present. Again, CRIMEFIGHTERS urges you to fill out the online application or contact Irv Magri at 504-270-7513 or 985-242-4364 or 985-787-2477. Our goal for total membership is 30,000 citizens and victims to join our ranks so that we can convince our State Legislators and other elected officials of the seriousness of violent crime in the Pelican State and the Crescent City. The fact that New Orleans is on of the deadliest cities per capita (currently 1st in homicides per 100,000) is frustrating beyond belief to our victim's rights organization. We will never, never give up our fight to seriously reduce violent crime and bring those perpetrators who commit these felonies to justice in our Criminal Justice System.
CRIMEFIGHTERS strongly supports local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in their fight to keep our streets safe. We also strongly support our local District Attorneys and Federal Prosecutors in their constant battle against crime. CRIMEFIGHTERS also holds an Annual Awards Dinner at which time we honor outstanding citizens that have made meaningful contributions in fighting crime, outstanding local, state and federal law enforcement officers that have made outstanding arrests and prosecutors on all levels who have successfully prosecuted these criminals over the past year.
CRIMEFIGHTERS continues to grow strongly in its membership throughout Louisiana. We love our great state, its natural resources and beauty and intend on strongly assisting our criminal justice system in making our great state safer and protecting our children and our citizens by representing these victims very boldly and effectively within the framework of the law.
CRIMEFIGHTERS works to advance victims' rights through public policy efforts on the state and local levels. Through the promotion of education and awareness about the rights and needs of crime victims, the organization works to improve services for victims to assist in their emotional, financial, and physical recovery. CRIMEFIGHTERS accomplishes its mission through support from private and corporate foundations, and individual contributions.
CRIMEFIGHTERS works to make sure all crime victims and their families get the assistance and information they need. We urge all interested citizens that truly want to make Louisiana a better and safer state to join our ranks by simply calling Irv Magri at (504) 270-7513 or
Retired NOPD Lt. David Benelli at (504) 421-5951,
V.P. Justine T. Ballay at (504) 494-4228,
Retired NOPD Lt. L.J. Canal at (504) 261-9670,
Major John F. Marie at (504) 258-8989
Callan Sinclair @ (504) 236-5082,
Adam Ackel @ adamackel@gmail.com
Christopher Tidmore at (504) 799-9881
CRIMEFIGHTERS needs and wants your support and membership in this noble and much needed effort. Again, membership is absolutely free!
** Irv Magri, Founder and State President of CRIMEFIGHTERS has returned to the air with his popular and award winning radio show CRIMEWAVE from 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. on the Ragin Cajun 100.3 FM and 1600 AM. CRIMEWAVE will air on the following dates: 5/15/12, 5/29/12, 6/12/12, 6/26/12, 7/10/12, 7/24/12, 8/7/12, 8/21/12, 9/4/12, 9/18/12, 10/2/12, 10/16/12, 10/30/12, 11/13/12, 11/27/12, 12/11/12, 12/25/12.
If you would like to participate in the conversation you may call 985-798-1003 or 985-693-1600, during the showtimes. Crimewave & its host, Irv Magri urges you to get involved in fighting violent crime in the State of Louisiana & call in your comments and thoughts.
Irv Magri has had his own radio show since 1967.
During his 44 year radio career, one of the longest and oldest in Louisiana, he has aired originally on WSMB radio from 1967-1974 with the show name being, "The Detectives", with the late Captain Van H. Flynn & the late Larry Regan. "The Detectives" won numerous awards for being the first true police radio show in louisiana to feature victims of violent crimes along with law enforcement officers, "street cops", District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys, Judges, and other components in the Criminal Justice System. This show was considered the actual pioneer for later police/victims rights programs both on television and radio.
The show then moved to WGSO Radio with the legendary Wayne Mack serving as moderator. Both, " The Detectives" and "Crimewave" have also aired on WJBO talk radio in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, WVOG in Metairie, WLNO in New Orleans, Louisiana, and WTIX talk radio in New Orleans, Louisiana. Co-hosts besides the late Captain Van H. Flynn and Larry Regan have also included the late Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff and Rev. Paul L.Blange,III. Both "The Detectives" & "Crimewave" have won numerous awards over the past 44 years for its broadcasting, including the "Special ** Irv Magri has returned to the air with his popular and award winning radio show CRIMEWAVE from 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. on the Ragin Cajun 100.3 FM and 1600 AM.
If you would like to participate in the conversation you may call 985-798-1003 during the showtimes. Crimewave & its host, Irv Magri urges you to get involved in fighting violent crime in the state of Louisiana & call in your comments and thoughts.Irv Magri has had his own radio show since 1967. During his 44 year radio career, one of the longest and oldest in Louisiana, he has aired originally on WSMB radio from 1967-1974 with the show name being, "The Detectives", with the late Captain Van H. Flynn & the late Larry Regan. The show then moved to WGSO Radio with the legendary Wayne Mack serving as moderator.
Both, " The Detectives" and "Crimewave" have also aired on WJBO talk radio in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, WVOG in Metairie, WLNO in New Orleans, Louisiana, and WTIX talk radio in New Orleans, Louisiana. Co-hosts besides the late Captain Van H. Flynn and late Larry Regan have also included the late Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff and Rev. Paul L.Blange,III.
Both "The Detectives" & "Crimewave" have won numerous awards over the past 44 years for its broadcasting, including the "Special Award of Merit" on seven occasions by the Police Association of New Orleans (PANO), the Award of Honor presented on May 15, 1969 by the American Federation of Police, (AFP) the "Outstanding Public Service Award" presented by Common Sense Against Crime, Louisiana Women Against Crime and Crimefighters in both 1995 and 1996.
In 2010 and 2011, "Crimewave" was once again awarded a "Special Award of Merit" for its excellence in broadcasting for the past 44 years and its continuing, almost half-century old representation and fighting to represent the interest of innocent, productive, law-abiding citizens with Irv Magri as its 44 year old host.
For additional information on this award winning and ground-breaking radio show you may contact either Irv Magri at 504-270-7513, 985-242-4364 or via fax at 985-787-2477 or Ms. Angela Bearden at 504-250-5293.
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PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS-CRIMEFIGHTERS
United States Attorney Jim Letten-Eastern District of Louisiana
District Attorney Paul Connick-Jefferson Parish
District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro-Orleans Parish
Assistant DA Al Winters-US Attorneys Office
State Attorney General James D. "Buddy" Calwell
State Representative Jerry "Truck" Gisclair-District 54 of Louisiana
Archbishop Phillip M. Hannan-Man Of The Decade Award (2001)
Governor Murphy J. "Mike" Foster
Attorney (Pro-bono) Provina "Vinny" Mosca, J.D.-Jefferson Parish
Attorney (Pro-bono) Rusty Savoie, J.D.-St. Tammany Parish
Former Orleans Parish DA Harry Fowler Connick
James I. Sandifer-President, Common Sense Against Crime
Julie Magri Savoie-Outstanding Recruiters Award- 1994, 1995
Investigative Reporter Richard Angelico-WDSU News-Channel 6 in N.O.
Reporter Dennis Woltering-WWL TV Channel 4 in New Orleans
Sheila Girlinghouse-Louisiana Women Against Crime
Retired Captain Chester G. Cooke, III (NOPD)
Former DA Ricky Bryant-Lake Charles Louisiana
Council Chairman John F. Young, Jr.-Integrity Award 2010
Mayor David J. Carmadelle-Mayor of Grand Isle, LA
Parish President Billy Nungesser-Plaquemines Parish, LA
Former Sheriff Beth Lundy-Calcasieu Parish, LA
The Kershenstine Family
Chris Owens-Tourism and Civic Award(1996,2001,2007)
Justine T. Ballay-Outstanding Executive Board Member Award
Lt. David M. Benelli-Outstanding Law Enforcement Award-NOPD
Irvin Magri Jr.-Lifetime Achievement Award-NOPD Ret. Supervisor
Lt. L.J. Canal- Special Award of Merit-NOPD Ret.
Lt. David M. Benelli-Special Award of Merit-NOPD
Chief Sal Lentini-Lifetime Achievement Award-Ret. Kenner Police
Asst. Attorney General David Cardwell-Special Award of Merit-Louisiana Attorney General Office
Angela W. Bearden-Special Award of Merit
Irvin L. Magri, Jr.-Outstanding Recruiter Award-1st Place (2008-2011)
Justine T. Ballay-Outstanding Recruiter Award-2nd Place (2008-2011)
Judge Hans Liljeberg-Outstanding Judge-24th JDC
Mayor Vinny Mosca-Special Award of Merit-Pro Bono Attorney
Attorney (Pro-bono) Rusty Savoie-Special Award of Merit
Attorney (Pro-bono) David Courcelle-Special Award of Merit
Attorney (Pro-bono) Robert J. Caluda-Special Award of Merit
Attorney (Pro-bono) Harry "Chip" Cahill-Special Award of Merit
Travers Mackel-Outstanding Investigative Reporter-WDSU-TV-Channel 6- New Orleans
Christopher Tidmore- Radio Show host, "Tidmore in the Mornings"- Special Award of Merit
Joan Brooks- Special Award of Merit
Jeff Crouere- Television and Radio show host, "Ringside Politics-With a Punch"-Special Award of Merit