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Mayor highlights crime drops, pay increases and departmental changes as part of public‑safety push
Summary
Keith James said West Palm Beach saw declines in overall and violent crime, approved a Fraternal Order of Police contract with pay increases, and replaced a police chief after alleged improprieties.
Mayor Keith James told attendees the city’s public‑safety investments produced measurable crime declines and described personnel and contract decisions to strengthen the police department.
The mayor said the city recorded a 12% decrease in overall crime in the most recent year and reported violent crime reductions of 8.2% in 2023 and 14% in 2024. “These trends are the direct result of the investment we are making in our public safety professionals,” he said.
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