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City reports crime declines as Montgomery opens community centers and expands violence-prevention programs
Summary
Mayor Reed said Montgomery saw an overall first-quarter crime drop of about 15% and highlighted investments in community centers, the Community Violence Intervention Program and the Office of Violence Prevention.
Mayor Steven L. Reed said Montgomery saw early signs of declining crime and highlighted a suite of community investments the city is rolling out, including renovated community centers and violence-prevention staffing.
Reed said the city recorded "a first quarter drop of, you know, 15% overall, 22–24% in some areas," and credited coordinated efforts by the Montgomery Police Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and the Alabama…
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