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Montgomery official cites 28% drop in violent crime, backs curfew as StarWatch expands
Summary
An unidentified city official told the Montgomery City Council that violent crime in the city has fallen more than 28%, highlighted expansion of the StarWatch camera network monitored 24/7, and expressed support for a proposed curfew ordinance while urging caregivers to partner with the city.
Unidentified city official, a city official, told the Montgomery City Council during a meeting that violent crime in Montgomery has declined more than 28% and that nonviolent and overall crime also have fallen by double-digit percentages.
The official said the police department, led by Chief Ray Boys, has increased community policing and expanded the StarWatch camera system. “These…
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