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Montgomery reports overall crime down 19% and violent crime down 30%; mayor highlights $3 million ‘Together We Rise’ effort
Summary
The mayor reported drops in overall and violent crime in the first half of the year but said homicides have not fallen at the same rate; the city is investing more than $3 million in its 'Together We Rise' initiative to support community outreach, faith partners and de‑escalation strategies.
Overall crime in Montgomery was down 19% and violent crime down 30% in the first half of the year, Mayor, Montgomery City, told reporters, though he cautioned that homicide figures have not fallen by the same margins.
The mayor credited Montgomery Police Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and federal partners for the…
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