The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says it has seen a drop in crime in the Beatties Ford Corridor. They attributed the decline to a group effort between the community and law enforcement.
On Thursday, CMPD shared an encouraging trend in the area: a 60% drop in violent crime. Police said efforts, such as their CORE 13 program, where they deploy officers to high-crime areas, contributed to the reduction.
“Down 60% is definitely a step in the right direction,” said Councilman Malcolm Graham…