2007-launched Baltimore City Safe Streets program reaches one-year mark without homicides at three sites.

Baltimore City's Safe Streets program has reached notable milestones in crime reduction, with three sites—Belvedere, Park Heights, and Franklin Square—reporting over a year without homicides. Launched in 2007, this initiative employs unarmed community members to mediate conflicts and prevent violence. The program has contributed to a significant decrease in city-wide homicides, operating across multiple sites to enhance public safety.

September 06, 2024
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