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Gainesville Police report shows declines in violent and property crimes in 2024; department highlights gun seizures and investigations
Summary
Police officials told the commission the department recorded reductions in total violent crime and property crime in 2024, seized hundreds of firearms and reported fewer homicides. Commanders outlined investigative caseloads, recent notable cases and community outreach including the co-responder program.
The Gainesville Police Department presented its fiscal year 2025 quarterly update on crime and operations, reporting year‑to‑date reductions in violent crime and property crime and describing investigative activity and community outreach.
Highlights from the report, presented by Major Kerney and captains from Criminal Investigations and Operations: 2024 saw eight homicides (a 42% decline from 2023), decreases in aggregate violent crime categories and an overall drop in property crimes. Police reported 274 firearms seized during 2024 and a 45% reduction in reported stolen firearms compared with 2023. The department said 59 of the stolen guns recovered in 2024 came from…
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