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Federal Government Providing Nearly $80 million to Combat Violent Crime in U.S.
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Federal Government Providing Nearly $80 million to Combat Violent Crime in U.S.

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMediaApril 19, 2024

In addition to the investments, Garland unveiled plans to deploy federal resources and prosecutors to cities disproportionately affected by violent crime, including St. Louis, Missouri; Jackson, Mississippi; and Hartford, Connecticut. He said the targeted deployments aim to support local law enforcement agencies and enhance collaboration in tackling crime hotspots.

LAPD Chief Reports 16.9% Reduction in Homicides So Far in 2022
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LAPD Chief Reports 16.9% Reduction in Homicides So Far in 2022

City News ServiceMarch 1, 2022

Eleven fewer homicides were reported in Los Angeles during the first month of 2022 than during the same period in 2021, a drop of nearly 17%, Police Chief Michel Moore said today. Overall violent crime, however, increased 3.5%, Moore told the Los Angeles Police Commission.