RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Palm Beach County officials are highlighting a significant decline in violent crime, announcing a 41 percent reduction in homicides over the past five years.
According to the Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission’s (CJC) Law Enforcement Planning Council (LEPC), the decrease from 2021 to 2025 marks a major milestone in public safety and crime reduction efforts across the county.
Officials credit the drop to continued collaboration among local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, along with partnerships involving prosecutors, community organizations and residents…