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"
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 29 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 CRIMEFIFGHTERS 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.
CRIMEIFHGTERS 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, 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.
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) 202-5033 or Adam Ackel at (504) 307-1033 for additional information. We need and want your support and membership in this noble and much needed effort.
P.O. Box 5 * Grand Isle, Louisiana 70358 * (985) 242-4364
