(Trice Edney Wire) – “After years of investing in violence interrupters, community outreach workers and neighborhood-based prevention initiatives, Baltimore is witnessing the fruits of this focused approach. These programs work because they address violence at its roots, engaging directly with the individuals and communities most affected by crime.” — Maryland Public Defender Natasha Dartigue
When Brandon Scott took office as Mayor of Baltimore in 2021, he implemented a public safety plan that tackled violence as a public health problem, emphasized community engagement, an committed to accountability.
Today, Baltimore is seeing the lowest homicide rate in 50 years…