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Police chief highlights homicide declines, data gaps and plans for independent bias review
Summary
Chief Fong reported a decline in homicides and cited examples of recent arrests, said the department has removed roughly 1,200 guns, and acknowledged that the current record system does not report Hispanic/Latino ethnicity; the department said a new records-management rollout will capture broader ethnic breakdowns and that outside experts will assist on biased-policing review.
Chief Fong delivered the department's report, emphasizing a multi-year effort that has contributed to a reduction in homicides and highlighting two recent investigations that led to arrests. "We've removed roughly 1,200 guns from the streets of our city," Fong said, describing enforcement work across neighborhoods and collaboration with federal and state partners.
Commissioners and staff discussed efforts to reduce violent crime through targeted strategies…
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