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Montgomery mayor: crime rates falling but city to expand prevention, policing partnerships
Summary
Mayor Steven L. Reed told listeners on his podcast that Montgomery's overall crime rate has fallen and said the city will increase proactive violence-prevention programs and continue partnerships with local, state and federal law enforcement and community groups.
Mayor Steven L. Reed said on his podcast Season 2 debut that overall crime in Montgomery has fallen and that the city plans to expand proactive, prevention-focused investments alongside continued law-enforcement partnerships. "Overall, in the city of Montgomery, our crime is down 28% the first 6 months of this year. I'll take those numbers any day," Reed said.
Reed framed the numbers against what he called a social-media-driven perception problem, saying sensational incidents often dominate online attention. "I think social media gets caught in the moment," he said, arguing that negative items surface to the top of algorithms while many positive efforts do not.
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