Justice Department launches gun intelligence center in Chicago and expands carjacking task forces to reduce violent crime in the US.

The Justice Department is ramping up efforts to reduce violent crime in the US, launching a specialized gun intelligence center in Chicago and expanding task forces to combat carjackings. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said, "No level of violence is acceptable," and there is "absolutely much more to do" to make communities safer, even as many places have seen a downward trend in crime after the pandemic-era spike.

April 17, 2024
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