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Savannah police report drop in Part 1 crimes, outline staffing and technology expansions
Summary
Police leaders told the Savannah City Council that total Part 1 crimes fell about 10% year‑over‑year and described staffing gains, behavioral‑health outreach and planned expansions of cameras and real‑time analytics.
Chief Lenny Gunther, Savannah Police Department, told the Savannah City Council that the department saw a decline in several major crime categories during 02/2024 and outlined staffing and technology plans for 2025.
"Our vision is that we will deliver excellent law enforcement services, making Savannah an extraordinary place to live, learn, and prosper," Chief Lenny Gunther said as he opened the department's annual public‑safety update.
The chief said total Part 1 crimes were down about 10% compared with 02/2023 and 17% compared with 02/2022, and violent crime fell about 20% versus 02/2023. Property crime fell by roughly 7% year‑over‑year, though he noted increases in some property categories, including commercial burglary, theft from yards, other larceny and auto theft.
Gun thefts from vehicles were highlighted. "In 02/2024, we reported 266 guns stolen from…
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